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Vast · 10 hours ago

2026 Summer Internship - Electrical Engineering

Long Beach, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $40/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Vast is on a mission to enable long-term human presence in space by building artificial gravity space stations. They are offering a 12-week internship program for electrical engineering students to contribute to the development of systems for these innovative space habitats.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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, E-2

Avionics System Test

Qualification

Circuit Design SoftwareElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringAnalytical SkillsEagerness to LearnSelf-DirectedProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related engineering disciplines

Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred

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

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021