Avionics Internship (Spring or Summer 2027)

The role

Interns will contribute to spacecraft avionics and testing from design through test and validation. This includes designing and simulating circuits, laying out PCBs, and learning about radiation environments and spacecraft subsystems.

What you will do

• Contribute to spacecraft avionics and testing
• Design and simulate circuits
• Lay out PCBs
• Bring boards up for spacecrafts
• Learn about radiation environments and spacecraft subsystems

Required qualifications

• Graduating in the Fall of 2027 or in the Spring of 2028
• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Physics
• Proficiency in tools for PCB design, circuit design and simulation
• 3+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.0 or above

Before you apply

• Spring interns should be available to pause or adjust academic commitments for the duration of the program
• Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or individual granted asylum) or be able to obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.