Associate Electrical Engineer (Intern / Co-Op)

Summary

Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. They are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer intern to contribute directly to the design and validation of their optical interconnect product and the factory that builds it.

Responsibilities

• Schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout in Altium for test boards, power modules, control electronics, and aspects of our optical interconnect device itself
• Bring-up and operate hardware in the lab—oscilloscope, VNA, logic analyzer—and document results of various tests as we validate our optical interconnect prototypes and production process
• Work hands-on and alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers as we develop our high-volume optical manufacturing facility

Skills

• Pursuing or recently completed a BS or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering (or related) with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
• Portfolio of hands-on projects—Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or other club/personal builds
• Familiarity with basic signal-integrity concepts and solder-rework skills
• Strong analytical mindset, first-principles problem solving, and clear communication
• Your projects demonstrate not just electrical engineering aptitude but also multidisciplinary knowledge of mechanical engineering and software engineering concepts

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Pursuing or recently completed a BS or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering (or related) with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
• Portfolio of hands-on projects—Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or other club/personal builds
• Familiarity with basic signal-integrity concepts and solder-rework skills
• Strong analytical mindset, first-principles problem solving, and clear communication

Nice to Haves

• Your projects demonstrate not just electrical engineering aptitude but also multidisciplinary knowledge of mechanical engineering and software engineering concepts

Benefits

• Flexible monthly housing and transportation stipend during your time in Los Angeles