Electrical Engineering Intern

Pyka • Alameda, CA

121d • Onsite

About The Position

Pyka is looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to support our Electrical Engineering team in the design, testing, and validation of aircraft subsystems. This is a hands-on, in-person internship ideal for students who want exposure to real-world power electronics, embedded systems, and aviation hardware. You’ll work under the guidance of senior engineers and contribute to active development programs. The scope of work will vary week to week, giving you broad exposure across hardware design, testing, and system integration.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in: Embedded systems, Power electronics, motor control, or control systems
• Familiarity with basic electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter)
• Exposure to C or C++ (coursework or personal projects is fine)
• Ability to work on-site in Alameda, CA

Nice To Haves

• Experience with schematic capture or PCB layout tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle, etc.)
• Exposure to motor control concepts (FOC, PWM, inverters—even at a conceptual level)
• Hands-on experience from student teams (Formula SAE, robotics, drones, solar car, etc.)
• Curiosity, strong problem-solving instincts, and a willingness to ask questions

Responsibilities

• Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout for embedded and power electronics systems
• Support component selection and BOM creation under engineer supervision
• Help assemble, bring up, and test PCBs in the lab
• Run bench tests, collect data, and help analyze results
• Support debugging of electrical and embedded systems issues
• Assist with documentation including test procedures, results, and design notes
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, and Test teams during integration and testing

Benefits

• $30/hr pay. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly wage ranges are subject to change.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree