Avionics HW Engineer Internship
4 days ago
Madrid
About Us At Orbital Paradigm, we’re building autonomous space reentry capsules to enable routine, fast-return transport from orbit to Earth, supporting in-space manufacturing, science, and logistics. We’re looking for an Avionics Engineering Intern to support the design, build, and testing of the avionics systems of our spacecraft. You’ll work alongside our avionics and systems engineers, contributing to the development, integration, and testing of flight electronics that form the core of our reentry capsules. This role combines hands-on work, technical leadership, and the opportunity to shape a key part of our product. Your Responsibilities • Support the design, prototyping, and testing of avionics systems (onboard computers, communication, GNC, payload control)., • Assist in component selection, circuit design, and integration activities., • Contribute to hardware/software integration and validation testing of flight systems., • Participate in system-level reviews, documentation, and requirements definition., • Work closely with the avionics and systems engineering teams to develop and test flight subsystems. Your Profile • Student in Electronics, Aerospace, Industrial, or Telecommunications Engineering (or similar)., • Knowledge of embedded systems, PCB design, and hardware testing., • Familiarity with microcontrollers, communication protocols, and sensor integration., • Interest in spacecraft avionics, data-handling, and control systems., • Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment., • Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)., • Must be eligible for internship through her/his education institution Ideal experience • Familiarity with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for testing and integration tasks., • Previous internship or academic project in avionics, robotics, or embedded systems., • Rocketry, Formula Student,... What You Will Learn • How spacecraft avionics systems are designed, integrated, and tested, • How to prototype and test flight electronics, including onboard computers, communication links, and sensor interfaces., • How to work with embedded systems, communication protocols (CAN, UART, RS-422, Ethernet), and data-handling architectures., • How to perform integration testing, debug hardware/software interactions, and validate performance under flight-like conditions., • How to prepare documentation and information for space hardware, including ESA projects What We Offer • Location: Madrid, Spain, • Remote: Hybrid (+ 2 fully remote weeks/year), • Be part of a fast-growing space startup with real responsibilities., • Option for full-time employment after internship based on performance.
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