Space RF Hardware Intern: Antennas & Front-End Dev

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

Company stock options

Life, disability and retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking Summer 2027 interns to design and build RF electronics hardware and antennas for satellite communication systems. Interns will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, schematic design, test, and manufacturing of space electronics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, and assignments will align with project availability and candidate interests.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in BS, MS, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RF electronics hardware for satellite communication systems.
• Assist in antenna design and testing.
• Collaborate with CesiumAstro engineers on product development and manufacturing of space electronics.

Skills

Communication skills

Python familiarity

RF engineering fundamentals

Lab instrumentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

GPA 3.5+

Advanced RF/microwave coursework

Tools

Altium

Ansys HFSS

ADS

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking Summer 2027 interns to design and build RF electronics hardware and antennas for satellite communication systems. Interns will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, schematic design, test, and manufacturing of space electronics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, and assignments will align with project availability and candidate interests.