Take the initiative to involve yourself in research and/or internships. Speak to an ECE advisor to find out how to obtain credit toward your program. Some internships listed are also $$$PAID$$$. The possibilities to develop yourself academically, professionally, and to network in the engineering field are extensive:

JACOBS SCHOOL CAREER CONNECTIONS ( FOR INTERNSHIPS, RESUME DATABASE & OTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES)
http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/student/student_career/

JACOBS SCHOOL TEAM INTERNSHIPS
http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/student/student_team/team_intern/

UCSD SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
http://sea.ucsd.edu/summer_research/

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
http://aip.ucsd.edu/

UCSD CAREER SERVICES JOBS/INTERNSHIPS
http://career.ucsd.edu/sa/jstjobli.shtml

UCSD UNDERGRAD RESEARCH PROGRAMS
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/ugresearch/nse.html

UCSD ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
http://aep.ucsd.edu/default2.htm
http://aep.ucsd.edu/programs.htm

You should also discuss Research opportunities with your faculty advisor, or other faculty members who are doing research that interests you.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AFTER COLLEGE Job Resource Center

IEEE Job Site
http://www.ieee.org/jobs

ECE Department Employment
Tutor/Reader Application

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (as of July 2008)

1) Looking for a Web Programmer: $40 - $60 /hr

I am looking to immediately hire a UCSD undergrad or grad student to do web programming. The salary will be between $40/hr to $60/hr based on experience and quality of work.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in Python, javascript and MySql, and have experience with complex database websites and Django. There are about 100 hrs of programming that need to be done within the next few weeks. Another 100 hrs over the next few months.

I am a graduate student at UCSD. You will be working directly with me.

Please send your resume to b2thomps@ucsd.edu.

Thank you,

Benjamin Thompson
b2thomps@ucsd.edu

2) Aerotek Intern Position

The position will pay $15/hr, have a flexible schedule and is located in Kearny Mesa. I hope to hear from your students soon! Please contact me with questions or students can contact me directly. Resume and cover letter are required. Thanks!

Our client, who designs and manufactures high-tech equipment and systems for the most severe oceanographic, industrial, commercial, and military environments, is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their team.

The ideal candidate will be in progress of obtaining his/her BSEE or BSME and seeking hands on experience in a development and manufacturing environment.

All candidates also must have experience with Solidworks. You will be required to pass a basic Solidworks assessment. Any experience with electro-mechanical development is a strong plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general engineering support to Product Development in the design and development of company products.
• Assemble electro-mechanical prototypes.
• Electronics schematic drafting.
• PCB layout modification.
• Produce, assemble, modify and maintain product research, processes and procedures.
• Perform FEA
• 3D modeling using Solidworks.

We are seeking a highly motivated, and eager intern. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have a positive attitude and work well with a team.

Regards,
Simone Ando
Account Manager
Aerotek CE
(Work: 619-278-3038)
(Fax: 619-278-3089
* E-mail: sando@aerotek.com
The greatest compliment to our business is a referral. If you know of someone who is looking for work, or who is hiring, please feel free to pass on my contact information. Thank You!

People. Fit. Perfectly.®

Click here to search for open positions: www.aerotek.com

3) $100K environmental design challenge

2^nd Annual l Live EDGE (electronic design for the global environment) global challenge, which now offers a separate category for students to compete in. While submissions don't start until October, students can now register to receive continual updates at www.live-edge.com or on Facebook and start to think about their design entries.

Newark Announces Live EDGE 2008, its $100,000 International Challenge in support of Green Design

Trees planted world-wide to celebrate launch of the this year's challenge which includes a second category for students

CHICAGO-May 6, 2008-Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl), the leading multi-channel, high service distributor and its companies (Newark, Farnell, Premier Electronics, CPC, Farnell-Newark and MCM) today launched its international competition Live EDGE - Electronic Design for the Global Environment, now in its second year. The competition is designed to provide a forum where electronic design engineers and students can design products that are environmentally-friendly through the use of electronic components. Registration for news, updates and activities begins on May 6, 2008 via the Live EDGE website at www.live-edge.com or on the Live EDGE Design Challenge group on Facebook. The Live EDGE website will soon feature social networking tools and a community forum for engineers to share and develop ideas. Entries can be submitted between October 1, 2008 and January 31, 2009. Judging will start on February 1, 2009 and winners will be announced on April 2, 2009. The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over.
Electronics engineers, students and inventors around the world are invited to submit designs for an innovative product that utilizes electronic components and has a positive impact on the environment, for example by increasing energy efficiency or reducing carbon emissions. Full details are available at: www.live-edge.com.
The winning entrant for both the full-time student and the general/open category will receive a cash prize of $25,000 as well as design support package valued at an additional $25,000 to move their design towards production. The support package will include the services of an electronic design consultancy to help develop the design to prototype stage, assistance with legal matters and IP registration, some marketing and publicity, as well as Premier Farnell's help in securing investment funding. The Group will actively market the end product to millions of customers globally through their leading edge website, catalog and direct marketing.
In addition, up to 3 entrants for the full-time student category and 3 entrants for the general/open category will be eligible for 'honorable mentions', each receiving a cash prize of $5,000. A prestigious and influential panel of judges from around the world will be announced in June 2008. It will feature a mix of innovators, engineers, entrepreneurs, academics, industry leaders and environmental campaigners; it will be chaired by Sir Peter Gershon, who chaired last year's event, and he will be joined by John Noble, last year's winner from Malaysia who is enjoying Premier Farnell's support currently to take his unique energy- saving product to market.
Reflecting the environmentally-friendly theme of the competition, Live EDGE will be largely web-based to avoid international travel and transportation. For example, the judges will confer online and it will be possible to view the award ceremony from the competition website.
"The Earth is facing environmental threats on an unprecedented scale and by unleashing the creativity that exists within the electronics industry, we can make a positive difference to these global challenges," said Harriet Green, CEO of Premier Farnell, plc. "Our first Live EDGE had over 3,500 registrants from over 102 countries last year, providing electronics design engineers the opportunity to have a true impact on our future and see their vision become a reality. We have listened to the feedback from last year's entrants and believe this year's challenge will be even better, particularly by embracing the enormous role that universities and today's students will play in our future. Live EDGE has truly become a unique design challenge for the world, as we see our future in the designs of our electronic design engineers." About

Premier Farnell Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a leading high service, multi-channel distributor of electronic, maintenance, repair and operation products and specialist services throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

While global in scope, Premier Farnell recognizes the individual needs of each market and has continued to internationalize its model accordingly, trading locally under different brand names. Its primary electronics businesses trade as Farnell in the UK, Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand, Newark in the US, Canada and Mexico, and Premier Electronics in Greater China. In Singapore, Malaysia, and Brazil the operation is known as Farnell Newark. For more information visit www.premierfarnell.com

About Newark:
Newark, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, and a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals across the Americas, is known for offering the broadest selection of components and test equipment from 440+ top manufacturers.

To meet its customers' diverse needs, Newark stocks everything from the latest design technologies to popular replacement parts, and continually expands its supplier portfolio to offer a true one-stop shopping experience.

With multiple sales channels, customers do business with Newark through contact centers, a local branch network in the US, Canada, and Mexico, a dedicated field sales force, and a world-class website at www.newark.com.

Thank you,

Janice Fleisher
PR/Communications Manager

Newark
T:773.907.5941
F.773.907.5378
E: jfleisher@newark.com
Find it. Buy it. Get it. Done. www.newark.com

4) Johnson Space Center hiring next generation of International Space Station flight controllers & astronaut trainers

I am the United Space Alliance manager and my organization at the Johnson Space Center is hiring the next generation of International Space Station flight controllers and astronaut trainers. I am the manager of the Electrical Systems group here. My people operate the ISS power system from Mission Control - Houston. I would like to be able to contact any top performers who might be interested in pursuing a space-related career, especially those who graduated in June who have not finalized their post-graduation plans. Generally, we're looking for smart people with outstanding communications, teamwork, and leadership skills along with a deep interest in being part of the human spaceflight program. You can learn about USA and our job openings by perusing our website at: http://www.unitedspacealliance.com/ and clicking the Employment link and then the Entry Level College Graduates link. You can also apply to any of the job openings there that appeal to you. More specifically, my two open Electrical Systems positions are req numbers 225187 and 225286, although there may be other openings which may be of interest to EE's, as well. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me via email or at my number(s) below.

Thanks!

Michael Genest
michael.a.genest@nasa.gov
ISS Electrical Systems Manager
United Space Alliance
281-244-0043 (Office)
832-293-3217 (Cell)