Summer Intern, Electrical Engineering

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, first you learn about different electrical systems on Pathfinder 1 (P1). After learning about the systems, you will focus on a specific part of a system to improve its reliability and robustness which is crucial to our flight mission. In this position, you should be able to learn how the existing systems operate, work with the team to determine potential weak points, and then come up with a proposed plan to improve an electrical system efficiency and reliability.

This position prefers an experienced student with a strong interest in project ownership and hands‑on work in the lab.

• Reading electrical drawings and documents to get familiar with electrical systems on P1
• Collaborating with senior electrical engineers to learn how to maintain existing system on P1 and also improve their performance
• Going through the design process, prototyping and testing in the lab to examine the proposed system performance

• Pursuing an electrical engineering degree
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• CAD experience (preferably Altium)
• Familiar with different lab tools such as programmable power supplies, oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzers

• Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulations
• Being familiar with different communication protocols
• Embedded programming in C

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~75% for dependents)
• Company‑paid life, AD&D, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

$28 - $33 an hour

LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.