Avionics Internship (Spring or Summer 2027)
Join Apex Space as an Avionics Intern to gain hands-on experience in spacecraft avionics and testing while working with a dedicated mentor.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Avionics Internship at Apex Space offers a hands-on opportunity for engineering students to engage in the design, testing, and validation of spacecraft avionics systems. Interns will utilize their skills in PCB design and circuit simulation while working on real projects that contribute to the development of satellite buses. This role is ideal for those pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics, particularly individuals with prior technical experience in related projects. Apex, a rapidly growing startup, emphasizes mentorship and professional development within a collaborative team environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Apex Space's careers page November 6, 2026.
- Electrical Engineering appears in 3.7% of 1104 comparable intern other roles; PCB Design appears in 0.5% of 1104 comparable intern other roles.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 0 years of relevant experience for this Avionics Internship (Spring or Summer 2027) role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Circuit Design, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, PCB Design, Physics, Simulation.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Apex Space targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Avionics Internship (Spring or Summer 2027) role at Apex Space.
From the original posting
About the Role
We are seeking talented engineers to work closely with the broader engineering team for an exciting internship opportunity. This person is passionate about engineering, ready to take ownership over complex challenges, and a strong desire to learn about all things satellites.
During the 12-week internship program at Apex, you'll gain hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities. You’ll be assigned a project to give you the opportunity to have real impact. Throughout the project you'll have a dedicated mentor to guide you, while participating in learning sessions to elevate your knowledge of aerospace. Plus, you'll connect with peers and industry professionals during our community events, making this a well-rounded experience to launch your career!
Avionics Team: Interns will contribute to spacecraft avionics and testing, from design through test and validation. This includes designing and simulating circuits, laying out PCBs and bringing boards up for one our spacecrafts (Leo Aries, Geo Aries ,Nova and Comet), learning about radiation environments and spacecraft subsystems.
Requirements:
Graduating in the Fall of 2027 or in the Spring of 2028
Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Physics
Proficiency in tools for PCB design, circuit design and simulation
3+ months’ experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom: laboratory, research, personal projects or prior internship/work experience or project teams (rocketry, FSAE, CubeSat, etc.)
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting.
GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Note: Spring interns should be available to pause or adjust academic commitments (such as taking a semester off or enrolling part-time) for the duration of the program
What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
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