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CesiumAstro · 12 hours ago

Summer 2026 - Electrical Engineering Internship, FPGA

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms. They are seeking Summer 2026 interns to develop HDL-level FPGA systems, focusing on design, verification, testing, and deployment for satellite communication systems.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop HDL-level FPGA systems for satellite communication systems

Work closely with Cesium engineers on FPGA circuits and systems through all phases of the development process

Focus on design, verification, testing, and deployment at the HDL level

Include high-speed serial interfaces and data streams, digital processing cores, multiple clock domains, and management interfaces in FPGA HDL designs

Conduct testing, validation, and verification for FPGA designs

Present work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the summer

Qualification

FPGA designHDL (Verilog/VHDL)Xilinx VivadoDigital signal processingCommunication systemsLab instrumentsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Advanced coursework in design, analysis, and implementation of FPGA systems at the HDL level

Practical experience designing and building FPGA systems for a research project, competition team, extracurricular activity, or advanced engineering course

Experience with FPGA design and verification (Verilog/VHDL, HDL coder, Xilinx's Vivado, Modelsim, etc.)

Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills