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... hardware innovations forward. Responsibilities As an RFIC Design Engineer Intern, you will: * Assist with the design and simulation of RF/analog front-end circuit blocks such as LNAs, mixers ...

... hardware innovations forward. Responsibilities As an RFIC Design Engineer Intern, you will: * Assist with the design and simulation of RF/analog front-end circuit blocks such as LNAs, mixers ...

$50/hr

As a Physical Design Intern, you'll work hands-on from synthesis through tapeout, collaborating with top engineers to optimize some of the most advanced silicon in the world. This role is onsite ...

FPGA Intern (Fall 2026) Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly ... hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and ...

About Etched Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks ... Job Summary As a Physical Design intern for Etched, you will be responsible for realizing our ...

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What types of projects and responsibilities can a Hardware Design Intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Hardware Design Intern, you can expect to be involved in hands-on tasks such as assisting with schematic design, PCB layout, and prototype testing. Interns often collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot hardware issues, participate in design reviews, and help document design changes. You'll likely work within a team environment, gaining exposure to various stages of the hardware development lifecycle. This experience not only builds technical skills but also provides valuable insight into the collaborative nature of engineering teams.

What does a Hardware Design Intern do?

A Hardware Design Intern assists engineering teams in designing, testing, and prototyping electronic hardware components and systems. Their responsibilities often include creating schematics, laying out printed circuit boards (PCBs), performing simulations, and helping with troubleshooting issues in prototypes. Interns may use specialized software tools and work closely with engineers to learn industry best practices. This role provides hands-on experience and exposure to product development cycles in hardware engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hardware Design Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hardware Design Intern, you need a strong understanding of electronics fundamentals, circuit design, and familiarity with digital and analog systems, typically supported by ongoing coursework in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency with CAD tools like Altium Designer or OrCAD, simulation software such as SPICE, and basic lab equipment is often expected. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly within a team are highly valued soft skills. These abilities are crucial for contributing effectively to hardware projects, ensuring design accuracy, and supporting the development process in a fast-paced engineering environment.
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Hardware Design Intern, Software Defined Radio Team (Fall 2026)

Hardware Design Intern, Software Defined Radio Team (Fall 2026)

Astranis

San Francisco, CA

Other

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Hardware Design Intern, Software Defined Radio Team (Fall 2026)

Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. 

As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems - we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is now flying on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis. 

If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.

Role
  • Design, simulate, implement, and test our internally developed software defined radio hardware
  • Bringup and debug hardware in the lab with top of the line instruments and equipment
  • Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
  • Integrate these systems into the spacecraft by working closely with the rest of the team
Requirements
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent  
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test PCBA hardware from scratch (student design team projects, design competitions, personal projects)
  • Solid EE foundation in one or more of the following areas:
    • analog design (op amps, transistors, RLC filters)
    • digital design (FPGAs, SOCs, SERDES, DDR, LVDS)
    • mixed signal design (ADCs, DACs, power integrity)
    • RF design (Lineups, s-parameters, impedance matching)
Bonus
  • Experience building or using software defined radios
  • Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
  • Experience with analysis software (ADS, ANSYS, Matlab)
  • Experience with Python or similar programming languages
  • Experience with soldering and rework
  • Experience with EE lab bench equipment (power supply, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc)