Electrical Engineering Intern

Benchmark Space Systems•Burlington, VT

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join its Avionics team for the summer of 2027. The intern will work closely with the team to design, build, and test electronics for satellite propulsion systems, gaining experience with industry best practices, design software, documentation, and presenting engineering work to cross-functional teams. This position is on-site in Burlington, Vermont. Benchmark Space Systems develops in-space propulsion technologies that enable satellites to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential. Its work supports a safer and more sustainable space environment. The company describes itself as an entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization where employees solve problems, ask questions, and collaborate across departments as business needs require. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Have a strong fundamental understanding of circuit design and analysis, including DC and AC circuits, frequency response analysis, signal processing, embedded systems, and communication protocols.
Be able to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team on system requirements and design development.
Have the ability and willingness to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, matrixed, cross-functional environment.
Use effective written, visual presentation, and oral communication to explain technical problems and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or research experience in the space industry.
Experience designing, assembling, and testing printed circuit boards.
Knowledge or experience with PCB CAD software; Altium is preferred.
Knowledge or experience with electronics simulation software such as LTSpice or PLECS.
Hands-on PCB debugging experience using tools and equipment such as soldering irons, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and computers.
Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming.
Previous internship or research experience related to electrical, electromechanical, or computer technologies.
Aerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club experience.
Experience working on a project that produced flight hardware.

Responsibilities

Design circuits and printed circuit boards from concept through simulation and layout.
Create, modify, and review test plans and procedures.
Perform initial PCB bring-up testing and final assembly as necessary.
Create and manage design, assembly, and testing schedules.
Identify and communicate opportunities to improve test processes and workflows, increasing efficiency and quality of internal and external deliverables.
Document test results and procedural redlines, and author test reports.
Generate nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
Take direction and balance multiple projects and workloads simultaneously.
Proactively and regularly communicate assignment status.
Maintain the company’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.