AST SpaceMobile · 11 hours ago
Intern - Electrical Engineering Intern
Lanham, MD
Internship
Onsite
InternAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space. They are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the design, analysis, testing, and integration of satellite electrical components and associated ground support equipment during the 2026 Summer Internship Program.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Support the design, analysis, testing, and integration of satellite electrical systems, including batteries, solar panels, and power distribution
Assist engineers with system-level electrical design tasks such as power budgeting, load analysis, and interface definition between spacecraft subsystems
Help develop, execute, and document test procedures to verify EPS functionality, performance, and reliability
Participate in hands-on hardware testing and troubleshooting activities in laboratory environments under engineer supervision
Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation, including electrical schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test reports
Support analysis of electrical performance data collected on-orbit and help identify potential anomalies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, thermal, RF, command and data handling, mission operations, and software) to support system integration and verification
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field
Relevant coursework, laboratory experience, or academic projects involving circuits, power electronics, systems engineering, space systems, or aerospace applications
Strong desire to learn and apply engineering fundamentals in a real-world environment
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mindset with developing problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Attention to detail in technical work and documentation
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
Occasional hands-on work with hardware in laboratory environments under supervision
Preferred
Exposure to satellite Electrical and Power Systems concepts such as solar arrays, batteries, power conditioning, and power distribution
Basic understanding of circuit analysis, power electronics, and electrical safety practices
Familiarity with CAD or schematic capture tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, Mentor Graphics, or similar)
Introductory experience with analysis or simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, SPICE)
Experience through internships, co-op programs, academic projects, or student design teams (e.g., CubeSat, rocketry, or robotics)
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit PartnersRakuten,Vodafone
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
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