Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Stfrancis; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing stipend

Job summary

Stfrancis is seeking an enthusiastic electrical/ Computer Engineering student for an internship focused on designing and testing PCBAs for advanced reactor systems. You will work on schematic development, component selection, and layout reviews while building prototype boards and harnesses onsite in Torrance, CA.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in electrical or computer engineering with hands-on hardware experience, familiarity with test equipment, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Familiarity with circuit design, schematics, and PCB development.
• Experience building, testing, or debugging electrical hardware through coursework or projects.
• Ability to read drawings, datasheets, and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Redesign PCB assemblies for new reactor systems.
• Develop schematics, select components, and support layout reviews.
• Design electrical harnesses, including wiring diagrams and connector selection.
• Build and test prototype boards and harnesses.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests and test infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware and identify root causes of failures.
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements.
• Create design, test, and configuration documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and test engineers to integrate designs.

Skills

Circuit design

PCB development

Electrical hardware debugging

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB design tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Redesign printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for new reactor systems
• Develop schematics, select components, and support PCB layout and design reviews
• Design electrical harnesses, including wiring diagrams, connector selection, pinouts, and routing
• Build and test prototype boards, harnesses, and electrical assemblies
• Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests
• Support the buildout of system-level test infrastructure for hardware qualification
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware and identify root causes of failures
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements
• Create clear design, test, and configuration documentation
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, controls, and test engineers to integrate designs into larger systems

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with circuit design, schematics, and PCB development
• Experience building, testing, or debugging electrical hardware through coursework, student teams, research, or personal projects
• Understanding of common electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Ability to read electrical drawings, datasheets, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work directly with hardware
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred skills include:

• Experience with Altium Designer or other PCB design tools
• Experience designing cable harnesses or selecting connectors
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or common communication protocols
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or automated test systems
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar test and analysis tools
• Experience working on hands-on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, rocketry, robotics, or CubeSat projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Relocation and housing stipend included as part of the offer package

Internship roles are based at the Torrance, CA headquarters and require onsite work five days per week. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not considered.

Two internship cohorts are available to accommodate semester and quarter schedules:

• Cohort #1: Monday, May 17 – Friday, August 13
• Cohort #2: Monday, June 14 – Friday, September 10