Emerging Talent - Electrical Engineering Internship
- Pay
- $35 – $42 per hour
- Location
- Long Beach, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Level
- Entry level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- circuit design
- electrical engineering fundamentals
- problem solving
Also useful
- Altium
- LTspice
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid parental leave
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related engineering disciplines
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA
Preferred Qualifications
- Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
- Proficiency in Circuit Design Software (e.g., Altium, LT Spice, etc)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic startup environment
- Engineering problem solving capabilities
- Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit
Pay Range
California $35—$42 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.
Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.s. Export Control Compliance Status
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
About Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules.
Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America's next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Vast offers an advanced engineering internship program with hands-on opportunities to design and build space hardware and software. You will play a crucial role in the development of the systems that will be required for the operation of human-rated space stations. We have five engineering internship postings for different areas of focus. Please only apply to the most relevant posting for your background.
Our interns are mentored by industry experts to solve challenging real-world engineering problems across various teams. This is a 12 week internship at our HQ based in Long Beach, CA.
Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern's area of expertise. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in the the following engineering disciplines:
- Avionics Electrical
- Battery
- EMI/EMC
- Radio Frequency (RF)
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.
From Vast's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Emerging Talent - Electrical Engineering Internship role at Vast?
The Emerging Talent - Electrical Engineering Internship posting at Vast states compensation of $35 – $42 per hour. It is listed as a internship position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Vast's official career site.
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This Emerging Talent - Electrical Engineering Internship position at Vast is located in Long Beach, CA (On-site). Always check Vast's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Emerging Talent - Electrical Engineering Internship role, Vast highlights a bachelor's degree; experience with circuit design, electrical engineering fundamentals, problem solving. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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