Electrical Engineer Intern supporting sonar and sensing hardware for maritime autonomy systems. Responsibilities include board bring-up, testing, troubleshooting, hardware failure diagnosis, system integration, test procedure development, schematic and layout review, documentation, and reliability improvements. The role is full-time onsite in Torrance, California, with mentorship from electrical engineers and hands-on work in harsh marine environments.
About Andrenam
We’re building sonar and sensing systems that bring light to the last dark domain: the ocean. Our team includes alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, ABL, Palantir and Qualia. We build full-stack—from physics to perception to product—with speed, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the mission.
We believe the maritime domain will define the next century of economics, geopolitics, and global security. We're here to shape it.
About this role
Andrenam is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join our electrical design team and work on the same kind of hardware our engineers build every day. This is a hands-on internship focused on troubleshooting and testing for the sensing and autonomy systems we deploy in the ocean. This is a summer 2027 internship, and we are also open to a spring 2027 start for the right candidate.
You won't be sitting on the sidelines. You'll take on real, scoped projects that support our core hardware, work directly alongside the engineers who design it, and get regular feedback and mentorship as you go. You'll get real experience designing electronics for performance, reliability, and manufacturability in harsh marine environments.
We're looking for students who are hungry to learn, love building things, and want to see their work end up in the ocean.
What you’ll do
Test and Troubleshooting:
- Bring up, test, and debug boards and assemblies, including performance and reliability testing.
- Diagnose hardware failures and work with the team to identify root cause and verify fixes.
- Support integration of hardware with software and take part in system-level troubleshooting.
- Help develop and run test procedures that make our hardware more reliable in the field.
Hardware Support:
- Support hardware projects tied to our core boards and systems, with guidance from the design team.
- Read and work from schematics and layouts to trace issues and suggest improvements.
Collaboration and Growth:
- Work closely with our electrical engineers, taking feedback and iterating quickly.
- Share progress clearly and ask questions early.
- Document test procedures, results, and fixes so the team can build on your work after your internship.
Location
Work full-time onsite from our Torrance, CA office
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
- Hands-on hardware experience through coursework, personal projects, or student engineering teams, with at least one project you can walk through in detail.
- Comfortable with lab tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and soldering irons.
- Exposure to PCB design, hardware troubleshooting, or CAD.
- Strong problem-solving instincts and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar problems.
- Clear communication and a track record of working well with others.
Nice to have
- Experience designing simple circuits or PCBs in tools like KiCad or Altium, through personal, academic, or internship projects.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32) or communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
- Experience on a student engineering team such as underwater robotics, SAE, or similar design-build competitions.
- Interest in maritime systems, autonomy, or defense technology.
Why join us?
Andrenam is an innovative, mission-driven company at the intersection of maritime autonomy and defense. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Lunch and snacks provided in office
- Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.
Salary Range
$30-$40/hour
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andrenam's total compensation package. Additionally, Andrenam offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State without sponsorship for an export license.
Andrenam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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