Summer 2025 Engineering Internship

TRL11, Inc. • Irvine, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

TRL11 is a venture backed deep tech / defense tech startup bringing cutting-edge video technology to Aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, we are seeking engineering interns for the summer of 2026. Summer internships typically cover a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, optical, manufacturing, software, and test engineering. Our engineers contribute directly to real projects that support TRL11 product development. Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Human Space Exploration and US National Security.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's of Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar STEM field.
• Exposure to CAD tools (Onshape, Solidworks, Altium, etc)
• Familiarity with cameras, electronics, and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc).
• Proven project or work experience building or testing physical items.
• Strong attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and good communication skills.
• Familiarity with the basic principles of optics and imaging senors.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze camera components and system performance
• Assist with hardware testing, board validation and bring up, and debugging of electrical systems
• Inspect, assemble, and measuer mechanical components and enclosures
• Assist hardware engineers with mechanical and electrical CAD and drawings
• Write and execute test plans and present reports to engineering leadership
• Optimize in house production system parameters, such as 3D printing configurations.
• Design test and assembly fixtures and tools
• Write test scripts for evaluating software or hardware functionality and performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees