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Electrical Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Freeform
Location
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Early Career
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • 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)
What the job really is

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Freeform, you will assist in the design and development of custom electronics for autonomous metal 3D printing factories. Your responsibilities will include circuit modeling, schematic capture, prototyping, and debugging, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving and offers exposure to various electrical engineering challenges.

Benefits
  • Compensation for Engineering Intern/Undergraduate: $30/hour
  • Compensation for Engineering Intern/Masters: $32.50/hour
  • Compensation for Engineering Intern/PhD: $35/hour
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Things to weigh
  • Internship is for Spring 2027, which may limit immediate availability for candidates looking for opportunities sooner
  • 3D printing experience is not required, which may be a consideration for candidates with specific industry experience
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone
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