About the role#
SpaceWorks Enterprises is looking for Electrical Engineering interns for the Winter 2027 term. You will join a small team of engineers to design, build, and test components for spacecraft, reentry capsules, and hypersonic flight systems. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Atlanta.
What you'll do#
- Perform conceptual design of avionics subsystems for spacecraft and aircraft.
- Size power systems and select components for various hardware.
- Conduct design trade studies to evaluate system performance.
- Develop printed circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and avionics assemblies.
- Manage the full design cycle, including requirements definition, prototyping, verification, and production release.
- Design and analyze analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for power, command and control, communication, and propulsion subsystems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with circuit design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and verification testing.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the internship term.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, version control systems, and modeling in Python or MATLAB.
- Ability to apply first-principles to simplify systems and perform rough sizing calculations.
- Skill in creating and interpreting engineering drawings and writing technical reports.
- Involvement in campus organizations or personal passion projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as you must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Work Modality: 100% on-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through April).
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
About SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc.
SpaceWorks Enterprises is an aerospace firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company provides engineering analysis, economic assessment, and software development for the space industry. It serves a client base that includes NASA, the Department of Defense, and various private aerospace companies. The organization operates through several business brands and subsidiary units focused on specific market segments within the aerospace sector.
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