Avionics Intern: Hands-On Space Hardware & Lab Debug

Telemetry Today LLC; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis in Northern California is seeking an intern to help the avionics engineering team build and test flight hardware in a hands-on environment. You will design test equipment and write code to evaluate performance of satellite systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering, have experience with Python or C++, and are eager to work with spacecraft subsystems in a fast-paced lab. US citizenship or a green card is required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree).
• Interest in learning about spacecraft systems and subsystems.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment with hands-on design.
• Experience with Python and/or C++.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware from scratch.
• US Citizenship or Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Work with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware.
• Design test equipment to validate designs under stressed conditions.
• Bring up and debug designs in the lab.
• Write code to evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware.
• Assist with low level software to interface with spacecraft subsystems.

Skills

Python

C++

Hardware prototyping

Lab testing

Electronics design

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in EE/CS or related

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Job description

Astranis in Northern California is seeking an intern to help the avionics engineering team build and test flight hardware in a hands-on environment. You will design test equipment and write code to evaluate performance of satellite systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering, have experience with Python or C++, and are eager to work with spacecraft subsystems in a fast-paced lab. US citizenship or a green card is required.