- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- PetalumaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
Electrical Engineering Intern
Job description
Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. We strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members.
This position will report onsite to our Petaluma, CA office and support our UAS product…
Job responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and troubleshooting of test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subsystems, and full systems
- Help develop and deploy test software to support hardware integration and validation
- Support the maintenance and upgrade of test systems used during production
- Participate in test plan creation , requirements documentation, and validation strategies
- Assist in executing tests on power systems, avionics, and propulsion components (functional, performance, and environmental)
- Learn and apply engineering best practices , processes, and documentation standards
- Support hardware bring-up, test station calibration, and system verification
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineers
Job requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , or a related field
- Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following:
- Power electronics , battery systems, or electric motors
- Embedded systems , FPGA, or RF systems
- Digital and analog circuit design
- Familiarity with electrical protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN , or LVDS
- Basic programming knowledge in C, C++ , or C#
- Exposure to test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
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