About the role#
We are looking for engineering students to join our team for a 12-week internship. You will work on spacecraft power electronics, including hardware development and testing. You will be assigned a specific project to ensure you have a tangible impact, supported by a dedicated mentor. This program includes learning sessions and community events to help you build your professional network.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and test non-isolated and isolated power converters for high-reliability space applications.
- Perform simulations of power stages using SPICE.
- Model plants and design controllers for specific topologies and control techniques.
- Use Altium to place components and complete board layouts.
- Conduct bench-top testing of circuits at the board level using standard lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic loads.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, or Control. MS graduates are preferred.
- Expected graduation date in the Fall of 2027 or Spring of 2028.
- Proficiency in LT Spice, Altium, MathWorks, and C2000 microcontrollers.
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule during the Spring or Summer 2027 terms.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Los Angeles, California.
- The internship is a full-time, paid position.
- Spring interns must be able to pause or adjust academic commitments for the duration of the program.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
Apex manufactures spacecraft for the defense and space industry. The company produces configurable satellite buses across three product lines named Aries, Nova, and Comet. These platforms support missions from Low Earth Orbit to Geostationary Orbit. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company employs between 201 and 500 people. It focuses on high-rate manufacturing to reduce lead times for satellite constellations.
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