Intern - Electrical Engineering Intern
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the design, analysis, testing, and integration of satellite electrical components and associated ground support equipment. The intern will work closely with experienced engineers within the Electrical and Power Subsystem (EPS) and across other subsystems, gaining exposure to real spacecraft hardware and system-level electrical design during a structured summer program.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, testing, and integration of satellite electrical systems, including batteries, solar panels, and power distribution.
- Assist engineers with system-level electrical design tasks such as power budgeting, load analysis, and interface definition between spacecraft subsystems.
- Help develop, execute, and document test procedures to verify EPS functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Participate in hands-on hardware testing and troubleshooting activities in laboratory environments under engineer supervision.
- Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation, including electrical schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test reports.
- Support analysis of electrical performance data collected on-orbit and help identify potential anomalies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, thermal, RF, command and data handling, mission operations, and software) to support system integration and verification.
Qualifications
Education
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Experience
- Relevant coursework, laboratory experience, or academic projects involving circuits, power electronics, systems engineering, space systems, or aerospace applications.
- Prior internship or co-op experience is a plus but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to satellite Electrical and Power Systems concepts such as solar arrays, batteries, power conditioning, and power distribution.
- Basic understanding of circuit analysis, power electronics, and electrical safety practices.
- Familiarity with CAD or schematic capture tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, Mentor Graphics, or similar).
- Introductory experience with analysis or simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, SPICE).
- Experience through internships, co-op programs, academic projects, or student design teams (e.g., CubeSat, rocketry, or robotics).
Soft Skills
- Strong desire to learn and apply engineering fundamentals in a real-world environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with developing problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Attention to detail in technical work and documentation.
Technology Stack
- Electrical analysis and simulation tools: MATLAB, SPICE.
- CAD and schematic capture tools (varies by project).
- Test equipment: power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes (exposure or interest).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional hands-on work with hardware in laboratory environments under supervision
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
