Electrical Engineering Intern

Worker Type Supplemental Job Description   Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. We strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members.   This position will report onsite to our Petaluma, CA office and support our UAS product line.   Summary   As an Electrical Engineering Intern , you’ll contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics. You’ll assist in building and supporting test equipment, writing software, and troubleshooting systems — gaining valuable, real-world experience across the product development lifecycle.  This is an exciting opportunity to apply your academic training in a high-tech, fast-paced environment while working alongside experienced engineers and mentors.    Position Responsibilities   Assist in the design, development, and troubleshooting of test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subsystems, and full systems  Help develop and deploy test software to support hardware integration and validation  Support the maintenance and upgrade of test systems used during production  Participate in test plan creation , requirements documentation, and validation strategies  Assist in executing tests on power systems, avionics, and propulsion components (functional, performance, and environmental)  Learn and apply engineering best practices , processes, and documentation standards  Support hardware bring-up, test station calibration, and system verification  Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineers  Perform other related duties as assigned to support ongoing engineering efforts    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)   Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , or a related field  Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following:  Power electronics , battery systems, or electric motors  Embedded systems , FPGA, or RF systems  Digital and analog circuit design   Familiarity with electrical protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN , or LVDS   Basic programming knowledge in C, C++ , or C#   Exposure to test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills  Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team    Preferred Qualifications & Competencies   Hands-on experience with PCB testing,…