Electrical Engineering Intern Space Technologies

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Job summary

AV is offering a paid Electrical Engineering Intern position within its Space Technologies team. This 12‑week onsite Summer Internship provides hands‑on experience designing electronics for space applications and supporting electrical integration in cross‑disciplinary teams.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (or recent graduate) in Electrical Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA; relocation/housing reimbursement may be available depending on team and location.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience creating or interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Basic understanding of analog or digital electronics and PCBs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
• Preferred ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Systems Engineering teams to ensure integration.
• Support system-level cable routing, power distribution, and interconnect documentation.
• Use industry tools (Altium, SolidWorks Electrical) to generate drawings.
• Prepare design packages meeting military and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews and apply feedback.
• Assist with troubleshooting and validation during prototyping or system integration.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Intern Space Technologies

Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands‑on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting‑edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem‑solving skills, and practical experience in a full‑time work environment.

This is a 12‑week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above.

Our program has been recognized by Yello and WayUp as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for multiple years.

Depending on the team and location, students who are willing to relocate for their internship may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend.

Job Description

AV is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Space Technologies Electrical Engineering Team. In this role, you'll gain hands‑on experience designing and developing electronics for space applications and supporting electrical integration efforts in complex systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work within agile, cross‑disciplinary teams at the forefront of Space and Defense technology.

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:

• Assist in the creation and modification of detailed wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Systems Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Support the development of system‑level cable routing, power distribution, and interconnect documentation.
• Utilize industry‑standard tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar) to generate technical drawings.
• Help prepare design packages that comply with applicable military and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into revisions.
• Assist with troubleshooting and validation of assemblies during prototyping or system integration.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience creating or interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Basic understanding of analog or digital electronics and printed circuit boards.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Due to the nature of this role U.S. citizenship is required.
• Preferred ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required