Electrical Integration Intern - Avionics (Winter 2027)

Notre Dame; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame is seeking a student in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science to join an interdisciplinary team designing, building, and testing satellite hardware and software.

You will collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, RF, and Propulsion groups to create and execute assembly, integration, and environmental test plans, using equipment like oscilloscopes, DAQs, and thermal chambers. Onsite five days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work onsite five days a week.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hardware development

Hands-on design

Strong communication

Multitasking

Python coding

Education

Electrical Engineering/Computer Science degree (in progress)

Tools

Python

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Thermal chambers

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