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Freeform · 1 month ago

Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Freeformfuturecorp is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world. As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the design and development of custom electronics, working alongside a talented engineering team to support electrical system design and integration efforts.

3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Assist in the rapid design, development, and testing of reliable electronics and PCBs

Support circuit modeling and simulation to analyze performance and validate designs

Contribute to electrical architecture efforts including schematic capture, component selection, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and documentation

Participate in hands-on debugging using lab equipment, custom instrumentation, and test setups

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, integration, and testing across mechanical and software systems

Qualification

Electrical engineering fundamentalsPCB developmentEmbedded microcontroller designIndustrial automation technologiesHigh-speed data acquisition systemsCommunicatorProblem-solving mindsetCollaborative

Required

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering from an ABET accredited university or college

Hands on electrical experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar

Well-versed in electrical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in electrical engineering

Familiarity with industrial automation technologies, robotics, spacecraft avionics, or similar high-performance electromechanical system

Experience with sensors, embedded microcontroller design and firmware, and FPGA hardware and software development

Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, or similar camera/telemetry-based control systems

Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)

Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed

Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic with a refuse-to-fail mindset

Demonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement)