Electrical Integration Intern - Avionics (Winter 2027)

Centro Escolar University; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro Escolar University is seeking a student to join our multidisciplinary team designing, building, and testing satellite hardware and software. You will collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion engineers to develop test plans and procedures and learn to use test equipment such as thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, and oscilloscopes.

You will coordinate assembly, integration, and environmental tests and work to resolve complex electrical, software, and mechanical

Qualifications

• Students currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree.
• Hands-on hardware development and design in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test satellite hardware and software as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion teams to develop test plans and procedures.
• Learn to use test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes) to execute tests.
• Coordinate assembly, integration, and environmental test efforts.
• Solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical issues in an integrated system.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Multitasking

Communication skills

On-site work readiness

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Radio Frequency, and Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures
• Learn to use test equipment and instruments such as thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, and oscilloscopes to execute test plans
• Coordinate assembly, integration, and environmental test efforts
• Solve complex electrical, software, and mechanical problems in an integrated system

About You

The company is looking for:

• Students currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree
• A passion for hardware development and hands-on design in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Availability to work onsite five days a week

Bonus qualifications include:

• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing complex electrical systems
• Experience writing Python code to interface with test equipment, process large datasets, and visualize data
• Direct electrical or software design experience
• Ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay of $29.00 per hour