TRL11 Summer Engineering Intern
TRL11 is a venture backed deep tech / defense tech startup bringing cutting-edge video technology to Aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, we are seeking engineering interns for the summer of 2026. Summer internships typically cover a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, optical, manufacturing, software, and test engineering. Our engineers contribute directly to real projects that support TRL11 product development. Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Human Space Exploration and US National Security.
Job Duties:
- Measure and analyze camera components and system performance
- Assist with hardware testing, board validation and bring up, and debugging of electrical systems
- Inspect, assemble, and measure mechanical components and enclosures
- Assist hardware engineers with mechanical and electrical CAD and drawings
- Write and execute test plans and present reports to engineering leadership
- Optimize in house production system parameters, such as 3D printing configurations.
- Design test and assembly fixtures and tools
- Write test scripts for evaluating software or hardware functionality and performance