Electrical Engineer Intern
Vital Lyfe
Electrical Engineer Intern
Vital Lyfe
Portable autonomous water purification engine
About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation, creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.
Mission
We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects.
What You'll Do
Work on developing and optimizing the electrical components of our desalination devices.
Focus on power management, sensor interfacing, and system reliability.
Utilize tools like Altium, MATLAB, or similar platforms for design and simulation.
What We’re Looking For
Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).
Attributes:
A passion for solving real world problems.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions
Hands on work on development hardware.
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Work involves standing, crouching, and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.
Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Hands-On Experience: Tackle real world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.
Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.
Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.
Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)
Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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.
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