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Vital Lyfe

Portable autonomous water purification engine

Electrical Engineer Intern

Electrical EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Internship · Summer 2027Torrance, CA, USA$30 - $33 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Have experience or coursework in relevant fields such as fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, or material science.
  • Perform hands-on work on development hardware.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Stand, crouch, and walk for extended periods, with seating provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes, in production areas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize the electrical components of desalination devices.
  • Focus on power management, sensor interfacing, and system reliability.
  • Use Altium, MATLAB, or similar platforms for design and simulation.

About the Company

Vital Lyfe

Portable autonomous water purification engine

Vital Lyfe makes portable, autonomous water-purification machines that work without traditional water infrastructure. Their compact purification engine combines mechanical components, advanced membrane science, and smart power management to clean water from seawater, brackish water, or contaminated sources. The system is modular and self-optimizes its purification process to adapt to different water sources, delivering on-demand potable water with a smaller environmental footprint than large desalination plants. The company builds on aerospace engineering know-how from SpaceX veterans to create off-grid, field-ready units for maritime groups, disaster relief, and other communities with limited water access, with consumer-ready products planned for 2026 and funding to scale manufacturing and deployments.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$24M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2024

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