Embedded Electrical Engineer (Intern)
Location
Redwood City, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$62,000 - $68,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-17
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and test PCBs for critical new flight and ground systems
- Develop firmware for initial bringup of new boards and custom testing of existing boards
- Troubleshoot and resolve pressing issues on existing hardware
- Conduct comprehensive bench and environmental testing to validate electrical systems under extreme conditions
- Work closely with mechanical engineers for proper integration of structural PCBs and 3D parts
- Support flight operations with troubleshooting of deployed hardware via real-time telemetry
- Coordinate PCBA manufacturing for both R&D and production
Job Requirements
- Strong fundamentals in embedded circuit and system design
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting circuit boards and electronic assemblies
- Proficiency with reading schematics and datasheets
- Familiarity with embedded firmware development (C/C++)
- Familiarity with common communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)
- Experience with PCB layout and design tools (Altium)
- Comfort with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
