Summer 2027 Engineering Internship, Electrical
Mach Industries · Huntington Beach, CA · 3 wk ago
Education$30–$55/hrVolunteer
About the role
Mach's Summer 2027 Engineering Internship, Electrical is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship for future engineers and builders. Interns may work on electrical design, PCBA development, embedded systems, prototyping & manufacturing, testing & validation, power & controls, systems integration, and engineering tools & analysis.
Responsibilities
- Electrical design — circuit design, power electronics, PCB/PCBA development, and electrical architectures for next-generation systems
- PCBA development — schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, board bring-up, debugging, and design for manufacturing
- Embedded systems — firmware, microcontrollers, real-time systems, sensors, and interfaces for hardware platforms
- Prototyping & manufacturing — building, assembling, reworking, and iterating on electrical hardware from prototype through production
- Testing & validation — developing test setups, running experiments, analyzing data, and validating electrical systems under demanding conditions
- Power & controls — power distribution, motor control, sensing, signal conditioning, and control systems
- Systems integration — integrating electrical hardware with mechanical, embedded, autonomous, and other system components
- Engineering tools & analysis — circuit simulation, PCB design tools, automated testing, data analysis, and infrastructure that accelerates electrical development
Requirements
- Enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in electrical or a related engineering discipline
- Intellectual curiosity and the drive to own problems end-to-end
- Genuine interest in defense technology, national security, or the future of autonomous systems
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- ITAR compliance: must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance‑based incentives tied to individual and company performance
- Equity participation (stock options or equity)
- Benefit packages including healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off
- Professional development funds for continuing education, training, and career growth
- Transparent compensation philosophy
Pay
Pay range: $30—$55 USD (base salary only; actual offers may vary based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations).
Schedule
12‑week, full‑time, in‑person internship during summer 2027.