- Robot type
- Drone · Agriculture
- Location
- AlamedaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
Electrical Engineering Internship - Winter/Spring 2027 (Early Interest)
Job description
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and…
Job responsibilities
- Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout for embedded and power electronics systems
- Support component selection and BOM creation under engineer supervision
- Help assemble, bring up, and test PCBs in the lab
- Run bench tests, collect data, and help analyze results
- Support debugging of electrical and embedded systems issues
- Assist with documentation including test procedures, results, and design notes
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, and Test teams during integration and testing
Job requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Coursework or project experience in: Embedded systems, Power electronics, motor control, or control systems, Familiarity with basic electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter), Exposure to C or…
- Ability to work on-site in Alameda, CA
- Experience with schematic capture or PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.)
- Exposure to motor control concepts (FOC, PWM, inverters—even at a conceptual level)
- Hands-on experience from student teams (Formula SAE, robotics, drones, solar car, etc.)
- Curiosity, strong problem-solving instincts, and a willingness to ask questions
- We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you.
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