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Summer 2027 - Electrical Engineering Internship, RF

CesiumAstro•
Austin, TX
• Internship

Job Description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The CesiumAstro hardware team is looking for Summer 2027 interns to design and build RF electronics hardware and antennas for satellite communication systems.
 
RF hardware development interns will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, schematic design, test, and manufacturing of space electronics. Areas of focus will include either board-level RF electronics design (e.g. front-ends with amplifiers, switches, filters, etc.) system design, or antenna design. Assignments will be determined by a mix of project availability and the interests of the successful candidates.
 
CesiumAstro interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
 
To apply, please include a cover letter describing your interest in RF hardware or antennas and either space systems or communication systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited university.
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Advanced coursework in RF & microwave engineering.
  • Upper-level undergraduate coursework in electromagnetics.
  • Practical experience designing and building electronics hardware for a research project, competition team, extracurricular activity, or advanced engineering course.
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as network analyzers, power sensors, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, and signal generators.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Familiarity with electronics schematic and layout tools such as Altium.
  • Advanced coursework in antennas.
  • Advanced coursework in communication systems.
  • Advanced coursework in electromagnetics.
  • Familiarity with circuit and physics simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS and ADS.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python.
  • Aerospace or automotive electronics design and development.
    • All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.
     
    CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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    Job Details

    Category
    Electrical
    Employment Type
    Internship
    Location
    Austin, TX
    Posted

    About CesiumAstro

    CesiumAstro builds multi-beam phased array communication systems for satellites, aircraft, and ground vehicles, providing high-bandwidth data links for defense and commercial missions.

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