Engineering Intern

etc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

etc is offering a unique internship for an Engineering Intern in San Francisco. This role provides hands-on experience in embedded systems, mechanics, and software development, contributing to exciting space and ocean exploration projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Engineering and have a strong interest in technological innovation. Join etc to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, tackle complex challenges, and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree in engineering.
• Foundational knowledge in embedded systems and software development.
• Passion for exploration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of space systems.
• Support development of mechanical components and software.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance.

Skills

Experience with CAD

Familiarity with control systems

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering

Job description

About the role

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to support our hardware teams. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in embedded systems, mechanics, systems engineering, software development, and propulsion technologies critical to exploration missions.

What you'll do

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of space and ocean exploration systems.
• Contribute to systems engineering processes, including requirements definition and integration.
• Support the development and testing of mechanical components and mechanisms.
• Write, test, and refine software for control, data acquisition, and system simulation.
• Aid in the development and analysis of embedded systems.
• Conduct data analysis, simulations, and model testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
• Document experiments, design processes, and project progress.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas to solve complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong interest and foundational knowledge in embedded systems, mechanics, systems engineering, software development, and propulsion technologies.
• Self‑motivated with a passion for exploration and technological innovation.
• Skills:
  • Experience with CAD, MATLAB, Python, or other relevant programming tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with control systems, hardware integration, or propulsion technologies is desirable.
  • Excellent self‑directed problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.