Electrical/Avionics Engineering Intern

The role

The intern will help design, build, and improve electrical subsystems for engines and aircraft. This role involves taking avionics designs from concept through validation using hardware and software.

What you will do

• Support the design and build-out of electrical avionics systems and in-house designed boards
• Assist with electrical avionics component selection, analysis, and integration
• Design, build, and test wire harnesses and associated sub-components
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors and electronic components
• Write scripts and tools to automate testing, data collection, and hardware bring-up
• Support subsystem and integration testing and analyze data
• Work with software, GNC, propulsion, and structures engineers to define and support electrical interfaces
• Own a scoped project and present results to the team

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• Club, project, research, or internship hands-on experience with electrical or avionics systems
• Experience with wire harnesses, connectors, and soldering or crimping
• Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting electronic sensors and components
• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Exposure to schematic capture or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad)
• Experience with Python, Bash, or a similar language for scripting and test automation
• Familiarity with embedded systems and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
• Attentive to detail and committed to a high level of quality in all work
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Available for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers
• Company-funded perks, including team lunches, game nights, and other activities

About the company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. The team is composed of engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace through a flat structure.