Fall 2025 Avionics Engineering Intern
Astrolab
hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted on Aug 6, 2025
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We’re looking for motivated, creative, and exceptional individuals to join our world-class team. As an Avionics Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the design, testing, and integration of avionics systems for planetary rovers. This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team driving the future of space exploration while gaining real-world engineering experience.
- Department
- Avionics
- Employment Type
- Internship
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
What you'll do:
- Assist in the design and testing of high-reliability avionics systems for space applications
- Support system-level trades to ensure avionics systems and components are robust and meet mission requirements
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure seamless subsystem integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems
- Use lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators, to troubleshoot and validate designs
- Participate in the development and testing of command & data handling, power, and motor control assemblies and subsystems
What you'll bring:
- Education: In the process of completing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- Experience: At least 3 months of applied engineering experience outside of the classroom, including research, extracurricular project teams, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience
- Familiarity with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
- Basic understanding of:
- Digital communication protocols (e.g., RS-232, SPI, CAN, I2C)
- Motor controller design and tuning for BLDC and PMSM motors
- Power systems design, including LDO regulators, Buck/Boost converters, and grounding schemes
- FPGA and MCU embedded systems
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world engineering challenges
- Interest in spacecraft systems design and avionics development
- Familiarity with radiation effects and mitigation strategies on avionics systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Competitive internship salary
About Astrolab
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…
Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Our Hiring Process
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space. We strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.
