Electrical Engineering Intern

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic intern who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

The internship will be onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas from June 1 to August 20. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.

Position Summary

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a passionate, high-energy Electrical Engineering Intern who is eager to learn from and be mentored by experienced electrical engineers. This role supports foundational electrical design, laboratory testing, and technical documentation across Axiom's spaceflight hardware programs, with assignments that may include avionics, embedded systems, station electrical systems, or vehicle programs such as the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), depending on program need. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, along with a genuine curiosity for how electrical and electronic systems are designed, built, and tested. This is a temporary, project-based internship supporting an active engineering team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support schematic capture and PCB layout for an assigned component or subsystem, under the mentorship of experienced engineers
• Conduct lab testing and measurements to support hardware evaluation
• Assist in test procedure development and execution
• Support hardware debug activities under guidance
• Document test results and maintain engineering notebooks
• Apply electrical engineering standards to assigned tasks
• Support analysis and simulation of physical systems to help predict performance and identify potential issues
• Depending on assignment, may support embedded system design tasks, PCB routing, or high-frequency signal routing
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (hardware, software, mechanical) to support project objectives
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (MS/MA or Ph.D.) pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Coursework in circuit theory, analog/digital electronics, or PCB design
• Exposure to electrical design or simulation tools (e.g., Altium, MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE) through coursework or personal projects
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) preferred
• Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience (e.g., design team, robotics club, personal electronics projects) is a plus
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Genuine curiosity and passion for space exploration and engineering problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements 

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.