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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Summer interns support the design and development of satellite communication electronics, contributing to schematics, PCB layouts, hardware bring-up, testing, analysis, debugging, and hands-on laboratory work. Projects may involve high-speed digital, power, analog, or RF hardware. Interns collaborate with design engineers, present their work, and gain experience across the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through delivery and in-orbit support.
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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. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
The CesiumAstro Hardware Design Team is looking for Summer 2027 interns to design and build electronics hardware for satellite communication systems.
On the CesiumAstro Hardware Design Team, we are responsible for full-stack hardware development for cutting-edge space electronics. We own designs from initial concept through part selection, schematic, layout, build, test, and delivery, all the way through in-orbit support. Designs encompass the spectrum of electronics design, including high-speed digital, power electronics, and RF hardware – often on the same board.
We’re looking for summer interns to support our mission. Interns work side-by-side with design engineers: contributing to the company’s success is as high of a priority as learning and gaining experience. Interns are typically responsible for their own schematics and layouts as well as supporting analysis and hands-on lab work. Specific assignments will be determined by a mix of project availability and candidate interests.
If you are an electrical engineering student who wants to sink your teeth into the rigor of space electronics design, this is the job for you.
To apply, please include a brief cover letter describing your interest in electronics hardware design and in this particular role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Strong fundamentals in EE topics covered in coursework.
- Practical experience designing and building electronics hardware for a research project, competition team, extracurricular activity, prior internship, or advanced engineering course.
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, and debugging.
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Cesium interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Strong extracurricular involvement, such as in competition teams or research
- Aerospace experience, such as a previous internship or school CubeSat project.
- Advanced coursework or research experience in digital, power, analog, and/or RF circuit design.
- Strong programming skills to support hardware bring-up and test (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.).
- Experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation.
All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering at an accredited university
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering coursework
- Practical experience designing and building electronics hardware through research, competition teams, extracurricular activities, prior internships, or advanced engineering courses
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, and debugging
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong extracurricular involvement, such as competition teams or research
- Aerospace experience, such as a previous internship or school CubeSat project
- Advanced coursework or research experience in digital, power, analog, or RF circuit design
- Programming skills in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages for hardware bring-up and testing
- Experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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