Electrical Engineering Internship

Vital Lyfe, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holiday

Cellphone and Internet Stipend

Phone Stipend

Referral Bonus

Equity

Team Outings

EV Charging Station

Job summary

Vital Lyfe, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 to help develop and optimize the electrical systems of our desalination devices.

You’ll work closely with a small engineering team to translate concepts into reliable hardware, prototype boards, and robust power management strategies. You will gain hands-on experience with Altium and MATLAB, engage in system-level testing, and contribute to design reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience or coursework in circuit design and sensors.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the electrical components of desalination devices.
• Focus on power management, sensor interfacing, and system reliability.
• Use Altium, MATLAB for design and simulation.

Skills

Power management

Sensor interfacing

Circuit design

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

MATLAB

Job description

At Vital Lyfe, we don’t just build products — we engineer liberation. Aerospace-grade performance designed for the everyday. Frontier thinking made tangible. If you’re driven to push boundaries, to reimagine the essential, and to create impact that lasts — this is where you belong.

• 401K
• Paid Holiday
• Cellphone and Internet Stipend
• Phone Stipend
• Referral Bonus
• Equity
• Team Outings
• EV Charging Station

Open Roles

Electrical Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

Location

Address

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation, creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.

Mission
We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands‑on experience working on impactful projects.

What You'll Do

Work on developing and optimizing the electrical components of our desalination devices.

Focus on power management, sensor interfacing, and system reliability.

Utilize tools like Altium, MATLAB, or similar platforms for design and simulation.

Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions

Hands on work on development hardware.

Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.

Lifting up to 50 lbs

What We’re Looking For

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).

Attributes:

A passion for solving real-world problems.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Why Join Us?

Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Hands‑On Experience: Tackle real‑world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.

Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.

Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.