Hardware Engineering Intern

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Overview of the role:

We are developing a set of in-house custom emulator boards used for system testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) platforms. These boards emulate sensors, actuators, and motors in order to support system validation without requiring full physical hardware.

We are looking for a Hardware Engineering Intern to support the design, development, and validation of these custom electronic boards.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and development of custom electronic boards used for sensor and motor emulation.

• Assist in schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout reviews.

• Support prototyping, bring-up, and hardware validation activities.

• Perform bench testing and debugging of prototype boards.

• Help analyze and resolve issues discovered during integration with Engineering Models and HiL test platforms.

• Contribute to documentation of hardware designs and test procedures.

• Support iterative improvements to existing emulator boards as requirements evolve.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of:

  • Analog and digital electronics

  • Sensor interfaces

  • Microcontroller-based systems

• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD, etc.).

• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter) is a plus.

• Interest in hardware debugging and prototyping.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of temperature sensors and signal conditioning.

• Basic exposure to motor control electronics or power electronics.

• Experience with rapid prototyping and board bring-up.

What You Will Learn:

• Development of custom electronics for system testing and emulation.

• Practical experience in prototype hardware development and debugging.

• Integration of hardware with HiL testing environments.

• Working in an iterative engineering development process.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?  

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. 
 
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.