Windborne Systems
Electrical Engineer Intern
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- No salary listed
- Internship
- Full-time
- On-site · Palo Alto, California, United States
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
WindBorne Systems is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer Intern to contribute to the design, development, and testing of hardware for their innovative weather balloon constellation. This role involves a blend of PCB design, firmware development, and hands-on troubleshooting, demanding a resourceful engineer comfortable with rapid prototyping and operating in challenging environmental conditions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing theoretical understanding with practical problem-solving.
What you'll do
- Design, prototype, and test PCBs for new flight and ground systems.
- Develop firmware for initial board bringup and custom testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
- Conduct environmental testing of electrical systems.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers for system integration.
- Support flight operations and PCBA manufacturing.
What they're looking for
- Embedded circuit/system design
- Circuit board troubleshooting
- Schematic/datasheet reading
- Embedded firmware (C/C++)
- SPI, I2C, UART protocols
- Altium PCB design tools
- Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with hardware design and testing
- Work with a Forbes 30 Under 30 founding team
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Windborne Systems
- Website
- windbornesystems.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with embedded firmware development. What languages and tools are you most comfortable with?
- Walk me through your process for troubleshooting a malfunctioning circuit board. What tools would you use?