Electrical Engineering Internship

Longshot; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

90-day integration period

Job summary

Longshot is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern in Alameda, CA. The role focuses on hardware development for high-voltage power systems, precision timing, and microsecond telemetry. You will gain hands-on experience with experimental hardware and high-speed data protocols.

The internship emphasizes design, validation, and testing across power electronics and timing systems, with a collaborative team environment and exposure to cutting-edge hypersonic platforms.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with power electronics and circuit design.
• Proficiency in KiCad or similar PCB design software.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, microcontrollers, and high-voltage power systems.
• Understanding of serial communication and Ethernet protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, layout, and production of high-voltage power supply systems (3.5 kV, 20 mA).
• Support microsecond telemetry synchronization for Longshot’s hypersonic test platforms.
• Use KiCad for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Work with power electronics, serial-to-Ethernet protocols, and precision timing systems.
• Conduct experimental setups, testing, and validation of electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

KiCad

High-voltage systems

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

KiCad

Oscilloscopes

Job description

We are looking for anElectrical Engineering Interntoassistinhardware development, high-speed telemetry, and power system designfor critical experimental projects. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work withhigh-voltage electronics, precision synchronization systems, and experimental hardware.

• Role Type: Full-time Internship, non-exempt
• Compensation: $30/hr
• Location: Alameda, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Assistin thedesign, layout, and productionof high-voltage power supply systems (3.5 kV, 20 mA).
• Supportmicrosecond telemetry synchronizationfor Longshot’s hypersonic test platforms.
• UseKiCadfor schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Work withpower electronics, serial-to-Ethernet protocols, and precision timing systems.
• Conductexperimental setups, testing, and validationof electrical and mechanical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with power electronics and circuit design.
• Proficiency in KiCad or similar PCB design software.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, microcontrollers, and high-voltage power systems.
• Understanding of serial communication and Ethernet protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity withprecision time protocols (PTP), GPS synchronization, and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience withelectronics workbenches, debugging tools, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience working withhigh-speed telemetry or experimental hardware.
• Paid sick leave
• 90-day integration period

Longshot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

At-Will Employment

Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Who are we?

Longshot Space Technologies is at the cutting edge of low-cost space access and hypersonics. We are developing a novel space launch system that accelerates mass over a long distance. Using our technology, we plan to provide affordable launch services for satellites, cargo, and future space infrastructure. Our mission is to enable a future where humans can reach for the stars.