Electrical Engineering Intern Job at Arcfield (Louisville)

Electrical Engineering Intern

Arcfield

Location:
United States , Louisville

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

22.00 - 28.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Orion Space Solutions (Orion) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion is a leader in the “New Space” small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.

Job Responsibility:

Assisting in the design, prototyping, and testing of electrical systems for satellites, including power distribution, communication, and sensor interfaces
Developing, debugging, and troubleshooting embedded software for satellite subsystems (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs, or SoCs)
Performing hardware design, assembly, integration, and validation using tools such as oscilloscopes, soldering stations, or spectrum analyzers
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware and firmware performance for mission-critical applications
Supporting environmental testing processes (e.g., thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing) for flight readiness
Documenting designs, processes, and test results to ensure traceability and compliance with aerospace standards

Requirements:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuits
Basic knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers
Proficiency with laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Nice to have:

Experience with PCB design software (Altium, Eagle, KiCad)
Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, Python
Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART)
Previous experience with FPGA design or embedded Linux
Interest in space systems and small satellite technology
Experience with version control systems (Git)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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