2027 Summer - Electrical Engineer Intern

CHAOS Industries is a defense technology company developing aerospace and defense systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks. The company is seeking Electrical Engineer Interns for a paid, in-person Summer 2027 internship to design electronics, develop and test prototypes, and integrate hardware systems alongside staff engineers.

What you'll do:

• **Design Systems:** Help develop schematics and layout PCBs for cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems
• **Build Prototypes:** Bring up initial hardware designs and troubleshoot prototype assemblies in the lab
• **Test & Validate:** Use advanced lab equipment to verify system performance and signal integrity
• **Collaborate:** Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate hardware

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree OR master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields
• You've designed and tested a custom circuit board (it doesn't need to have worked - we'd love to hear about it!)
• You've worked on a project in or out of school that moved under its own power (plane, car, boat, quadcopter, rocket, balloon, rocket on a balloon, submarine, rover, etc. - we're not picky)
• You've collaborated on the above two things as part of a group - school club, competition team, as part of a job/internship, or just with friends
• Familiarity with embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation tools
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, and common languages

Benefits:

• Relocation package for non-local interns.
• Free daily lunch.
• No meeting Fridays.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Casual dress code.
• Mentor pairing.
• Intern community.
• Community Cohort programming.
• Technical talks from our engineering leads.