Summer 2025 Internship - Electrical Engineering

Vast offers an advanced engineering internship program with hands-on opportunities to design and build space hardware and software. You will play a crucial role in the development of the systems that will be required for the operation of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. We have four internship postings for different majors (Mechanical / Aerospace, Electrical, Software, and GNC). Please only apply to the most relevant posting for your background.

Our interns are mentored by industry experts to solve challenging real-world engineering problems across various teams. This is a 12 week internship at our HQ based in Long Beach, CA.

Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern’s area of expertise. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in the the following engineering disciplines:

• Avionics 
• Power
• RF
• Hardware Development
• Ground Segment and Mission Systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or other related engineering disciplines
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
• Proficiency in Circuit Design Software (e.g., Altium, LT Spice, etc)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic startup environment
• Engineering problem solving capabilities
• Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit

Pay Rate:

• Engineering Intern, Undergraduate: $33/hr
• Engineering Intern, Master's: $38/hr