Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

The role

You will support the design and testing of electrical systems for fission microreactors. You will work on projects involving PCBAs, electrical harnesses, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

What you will do

• Redesign printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for new reactor systems
• Develop schematics, select components, and support PCB layout and design reviews
• Design electrical harnesses, including wiring diagrams, connector selection, pinouts, and routing
• Build and test prototype boards, harnesses, and electrical assemblies
• Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests
• Support the buildout of system-level test infrastructure for hardware qualification
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware and identify root causes of failures
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements
• Create clear design, test, and configuration documentation
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, controls, and test engineers to integrate designs

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
• 6+ months experience of technical engineering skills outside of the university setting classroom

Nice to have

• Familiarity with circuit design, schematics, and PCB development
• Experience building, testing, or debugging electrical hardware through coursework, a student team, research, or personal projects
• Understanding of common electrical test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Ability to read electrical drawings, datasheets, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to work directly with hardware
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Experience with Altium Designer or another PCB design tool
• Experience designing cable harnesses or selecting connectors
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or common communication protocols
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or automated test systems

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• Housing stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors to make clean energy abundant. The team includes members from SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various national laboratories.