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Astranis

FPGA Intern (Fall 2026)

San Francisco, CA

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 ...

University of St Thomas

Research Intern

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Research Intern Pay: Graduate Intern ($20/hr) Undergraduate Intern ($17-$19.25/hr based on ... Design and implement digital signal processing algorithms and hardware accelerators * Develop and ...

Etched

PD Intern

San Jose, CA · On-site

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 ...

Etched

PD Intern

San Jose, CA · On-site

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 ...

Astranis

FPGA Intern (Fall 2026)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$29/hr

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 ...

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How much do hardware design intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for hardware design intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Infographic showing various Hardware Design Intern job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.
Hardware Design Associate, Software Defined Radio Team (Fall 2026)

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

Astranis

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$1.9K/wk

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Hardware Design Associate, Software Defined Radio Team (Fall 2026)
Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree (or who will have done so before working at Astranis).
As an Associate Engineer, 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, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time.
If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.
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
  • Hold a Bachelor's 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)

The base salary for this position is $1,925 per week.
Base Salary
$1,925-$1,925 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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