Associate Electrical Engineer (Intern / Co-Op)

About the role#

Mesh Optical Technologies is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer for an internship or co-op position. You will be embedded within the engineering team, contributing directly to the design and validation of optical interconnect products and the development of high-volume manufacturing facilities. This role involves taking ownership of technical tasks rather than working on side projects.

What you'll do#

• Perform schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout in Altium for test boards, power modules, control electronics, and optical interconnect components.
• Bring up and operate laboratory hardware, including oscilloscopes, VNAs, and logic analyzers.
• Document test results to support the validation of optical interconnect prototypes and production processes.
• Collaborate hands-on with a multidisciplinary team to develop high-volume optical manufacturing capabilities.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• A GPA of 3.5 or greater.
• A portfolio of hands-on projects, such as Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or other club and personal builds.
• Familiarity with basic signal-integrity concepts and solder-rework skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and the ability to apply first-principles problem solving.
• Demonstrated aptitude in electrical engineering with a multidisciplinary understanding of mechanical and software engineering concepts.

Location & details#

• Location: Gardena, California.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: Paid position ($26.00 - $38.00 per hour, based on academic year) with a flexible monthly housing and transportation stipend.
• Schedule: Full-time, rolling term.
• Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.