Internships typically start in June and run through August/September. Global Health Labs is seeking a Junior/Senior/Graduate-level Summer Intern to support Digital Gateway device prototype development and testing in service of the organization’s mission.Organization OverviewGlobal Health Labs, Inc (GH Labs) is a nonprofit organization created in 2020 by Gates Ventures (the private office of Bill Gates) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with an inspiring and ambitious mission to develop innovative solutions to address unmet needs in primary healthcare and the last mile.Supported by a team of nearly 100 scientists, researchers, global health experts, and project managers, GH Labs develops innovative solutions to address critical technology gaps in low-resource environments with a focus on three primary areas serving Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs):Diagnostics (‘Dx’) Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (‘MNCH’) Tools for Primary Healthcare CentersPrimary Healthcare Center (‘PHC’) Hardware and EquipmentRecent innovations developed by the GH Labs team include a new COVID-19 antigen test, a novel ultrasound technology suited to low-resource environments to detect various lung diseases, an AI-enabled tool to detect cervical cancer with a smartphone in primary care settings, and a vaccine cold chain container. Role SummaryThe Engineering Intern will work with engineering staff to improve and implement an internal coupled hardware and software project, in service of GH Labs’ mission. In addition, they will work with lab test setups and data acquisition as required. As a member of the Engineering & Software team, which is responsible for producing proof of concept test hardware and prototypes suitable for field trials, the Engineering Intern will support Digital Gateway device prototype development and testing. Key Duties and Responsibilities The Engineering Intern will: Build up additional prototype hardware and configure itTest the prototype inputs with simulated data and verify it is received as expected in the cloudSet up/improve/customize the cloud templates (flesh out a time series dashboard, for example)Set up other lab tests/experiments as time allowsRequired Skills & Experience Required: Junior, senior or grad student pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical, computer science/engineering or similar fieldsStrong general computer skills, ideally unix/linux as well as WindowsProficient in wiring and assembly tasksExperience with a programming language, python preferredPassion for trying out different technologies/methods and learning new thingsAbility to research how to solve problems with general directionDesired: experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)Desired: experience with CAD, ideally SolidWorksRequired CompetenciesGH Labs Success Factors: We believe there are a few prioritized key capabilities and behaviors that are critical to success for all roles at GH Labs. They are:Accelerates Impact: takes risks, proves/disproves concepts quickly and with a growth mindset, solves creatively, and partners strategically to achieve results and deliver impact on GH Labs mission.Demonstrates Collaboration: actively listens and works with others openly and transparently to create an environment where diverse viewpoints are valued, and information is shared for the purposes of solving problems and achieving collective goals. Seeks collaborative solutions as the best path to sustainable change.Promotes Accountability: holds self and others accountable so that success is celebrated, and failure is understood and addressed.Establishes Trust: interacts, shares, and receives information and feedback in a way that builds trust and gains the confidence of others.Role-Specific Success FactorsRole-Specific Success Factors:Action Oriented: takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Communicates Effectively: develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, including an ability to influence across boundaries (levels, roles, cultures).Cultivates Innovation: creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.Effective Technology Skills: is proficient in Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.Nimble Learner: actively learns through experimentation when tackling new challenges, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.Equal Opportunity Statement:GH Labs is committed to being an inclusive, equitable and positive workplace, where all employees thrive personally and professionally.We believe our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we work to serve.We also believe in the research that demonstrates diverse groups – including groups diverse in experience and opinion – are more innovative than homogenous ones.As such, diversity is a key pillar of our employment practices, and every applicant and employee drawn to serve the mission of GH Labs will be welcomed and will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, gender identity, color, gender expression, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, pregnancy status, veteran status, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, prior protected activity, disability, and any other basis protected by law.Eligibility:Upon hire, new employees must present proof of: 1) eligibility to legally work in the U.S.; and 2) COVID-19 vaccination status. Currently, GH Labs requires a primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster for all employees, unless there is an approved medical or religious accommodation. Questions regarding medical or religious accommodations should be directed to HR@ghlabs.org.Export Controls:This role may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export control requirements under the ITAR or the EAR.