Spacecraft Electrical Engineering Internship

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is offering a Spacecraft Electrical Engineering Internship for Summer 2025 in Broomfield, Colorado. Interns will design and test electrical systems for satellites, focusing on power management. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant STEM programs with excellent communication skills.

The internship offers a chance to engage with real-world projects and present findings to leadership. CesiumAstro emphasizes hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Apply with a cover letter detailing your interest in space systems.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited Electrical or Computer Engineering program.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Upper-level coursework or CubeSat projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical systems for satellites.
• Work closely with engineers on product development.
• Present work to peers and leadership.

Skills

Electrical analysis and test

Power budgets

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Spacecraft Electrical Engineering Internship

Design and test electrical systems for satellites, focusing on power management and interfacing.

Location: Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Job Tags: Intern

About The Role

Summer 2025 - Spacecraft Electrical Engineering Internship

Broomfield, CO

Engineering – Internships & Co-Ops / Internship/Co-op / On-site

Please Note:

To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you.

The Cesium spacecraft team is looking for Summer 2025 interns to design, build, and test satellite electrical systems.

Spacecraft electrical interns will work closely with Cesium engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of electrical systems and components for Cesium’s satellite. Areas of focus will include power budgets; power generation, storage, and supply; harnessing; payload interfacing; and electrical test design and execution. Assignments will be determined by a mix of project availability and the interests of the successful candidates.

Cesium interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

To apply, please include a cover letter describing your interest in space systems or communication systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Upper‑level undergraduate coursework or CubeSat projects involving electrical analysis and test, power budgets, harnessing, and avionics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with small spacecraft and space communication systems electrical aspects.
• Programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.).
• EMI/EMC experience.
• Advanced coursework experience in digital, analog, and/or RF circuit design.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively.

CesiumAstro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.