About the role#
As an Avionics Engineering Intern at Reflect Orbital, you will take on responsibilities similar to our full-time staff. Your work contributes directly to our flying constellation. We look for individuals who want to solve hard problems and advance humanity. This position requires a minimum 12-week commitment in-person at our Hawthorne office.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and analyze novel spacecraft components.
- Manage the manufacturing and testing of these components.
- Build complete tools and testing setups.
- Prototype and iterate on designs rapidly.
- Focus on completing and shipping your work.
What you'll need#
- Experience building and shipping complex, high-quality solutions.
- Ability to work highly independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
- Comfort facing challenges that have no known solution.
- Willingness to be a hands-on individual contributor.
- Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Hawthorne, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Benefits: Unlimited paid time off and daily healthy lunches.
About Reflect Orbital
Reflect Orbital develops technology to provide sunlight after sunset. The company focuses on renewable energy power generation. It operates as a small team of engineers based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2021, the firm builds systems to supply light to solar farms and other locations.
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