UAS Hardware Intern: Prototyping, PCB & Embedded Systems

Rainmaker Technology Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker Technology Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an engineer to join our UAS hardware team, focusing on mission critical subsystems for our UAS platform. You will participate in rapid prototyping, board bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and reliability.

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will work on PCB design, embedded systems, and power electronics while collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience with PCB design and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, STM32, ESP32, RP2040).
• Embedded programming experience in Rust, Arduino, Python, or C++.
• Familiarity with power electronics circuits (buck/boost, BMS, power switching).
• Experience with EE lab equipment (Oscilloscope, Power Supply, DC load).
• Personal projects or internships demonstrating technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes for UAS subsystems, iterating quickly based on flight test feedback and mission requirements.
• PCB Design: Create schematic and layouts for power distribution, sensor interfaces, payload controllers and communication modules using Altium or KiCad.
• Board Bringup and Testing: Assemble, debug, and validate new PCBs; develop test procedures and fixtures to verify functionality and reliability under flight conditions.
• Documentation: Write technical documentation, prepare fabrication and assembly data for manufacturers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Mechanical engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing.

Skills

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Programming

Power electronics

Technical documentation

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Rainmaker Technology Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an engineer to join our UAS hardware team, focusing on mission critical subsystems for our UAS platform. You will participate in rapid prototyping, board bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and reliability.

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will work on PCB design, embedded systems, and power electronics while collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver