About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will take on responsibilities similar to our full-time engineers. Your work contributes directly to the success of our flying constellation. We look for individuals who want to solve hard problems and advance human capability. This role requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks on-site in Hawthorne.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, analyze, manufacture, and test spacecraft components.
- Build complete tools and testing setups.
- Prototype and iterate on designs quickly.
- Focus on shipping your completed work.
What you'll need#
- Experience building and shipping complex, high-quality solutions.
- Comfort working on challenges that have no known solution.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek expertise.
- A hands-on approach as an individual contributor.
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Hawthorne, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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