Avionics Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Rendezvous Robotics • Golden, CO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Rendezvous Robotics is solving the problem of rocket fairing constraints with electromagnetic self-assembling tiles: modular spacecraft components that rendezvous, dock, and latch to assemble bigger and more powerful spacecraft than anything that can be folded to fit into a rocket. We're a small team based in Golden, Colorado, executing on a clear path from flight demonstration to our first operational systems. Our work spans hardware, software, and systems engineering. We are looking for the best people in the world who want to build the next generation of advanced spacecraft.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in power electronics or analog/digital circuit design
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (KiCad, Altium, or similar)
• Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gate drivers, DC-DC converters, or battery management systems
• Understanding of isolated sensing or isolated power architectures
• Exposure to embedded firmware for hardware bring-up
• Experience debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other bench equipment

Responsibilities

• Support design and review of power electronics, including battery management and protection circuits
• Work on PCB design for onboard electronics
• Help analyze cross-domain fault behavior and edge cases in the power system
• Support power distribution and bus architecture work across internal interfaces
• Assist with bring-up and debug of avionics hardware on the bench

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree