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How much do hardware engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for hardware engineer intern in Colorado is $20.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.92 and $21.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hardware Engineer Intern job?

A Hardware Engineer Intern assists in designing, testing, and developing electronic and hardware components. Interns work with senior engineers to create schematics, troubleshoot circuits, and evaluate hardware performance. They may also collaborate with software teams to ensure system compatibility. This role provides hands-on experience with tools like oscilloscopes, PCB design software, and prototype testing. It's an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge in embedded systems, signal processing, and hardware development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hardware Engineer Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hardware Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of electronics, circuit design, and computer architecture, often supported by coursework in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with hardware design tools like CAD software, PCB layout tools, and simulation software is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for success. These qualifications and personal attributes are essential for contributing to complex engineering projects and collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

What types of projects or tasks do Hardware Engineer Interns typically work on during their internship?

As a Hardware Engineer Intern, you might work on activities such as assisting with circuit design, developing and testing prototypes, conducting hardware validation, or troubleshooting hardware issues. Interns often help create documentation, run simulations, and support senior engineers with component selection and testing in the lab. You’ll likely collaborate with both hardware and software teams, gaining a broad understanding of the product development lifecycle. This experience provides valuable hands-on learning and insight into how various engineering disciplines work together to bring new technology to market.

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Infographic showing various Hardware Engineer Intern job openings in Colorado as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,244 per year, or $20.3 per hour.
Space Vehicle Automation Engineer Intern

Space Vehicle Automation Engineer Intern

York Space Systems

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Full-time, Internship

Medical

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Hourly: $22.00-$26.00/hr
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.
The ideal York Engineering intern is a highly motivated, proactive individual who enjoys learning and is excited about working on space hardware and real missions. Each York Space Systems intern has the opportunity to work on York missions, while participating in a tailored engineering training program. Each intern is provided with a dedicated Senior Engineer as a mentor and is assigned a scope bound project that is challenging yet achievable during the duration of the program. York encourages you to indicate the engineering discipline(s) you're interested in with your application, this is your opportunity to experience what it would be like to work at York and discover your passion. Successful candidates will be high energy, adaptable, eager to learn, and passionate about space!
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop, execute, and manage a complex test software suite for mission-specific activities.
  • Develop and execute both manual and automated tests cases, including documentation and trouble shooting.
  • Develop automation for test, operational and other activities, increasing efficiency.
  • Communicate and collaborate with various areas of the business, such as technicians, Operators, and program managers.
  • Work closely with systems engineering and program management to define strategies and timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited university studying engineering
  • Must have completed at least Freshman year of the degree program
  • Ability to commit to a 40-hour work-week for the duration of the Internship
  • Strong communicator, great team player and overall hard worker
  • Self-starter and self-motivated with a hunger to learn
  • An interest in full time employment at York Space Systems
  • Demonstrated interest in spacecraft and space systems
  • Willing and able to work in our Greenwood Village, CO office (this is not a remote internship)
  • 0-2 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining python (or similar) libraries
  • Experience working in Linux
  • Experience working with REST APIs
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Git
  • Experience in collecting and processing data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Experience with writing and executing automated test procedures.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Experience with scripting and test automation tools.
  • Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Experience assembling and/or testing hardware for space environments.
  • Experience with programming languages such as C/C++
  • Vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and/or thermal-vacuum testing.

BENEFITS
  • In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer medical coverage to our Interns.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply for this position" link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.