Hardware Engineering Intern

Position Title: Hardware Engineering Intern

Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (on site)
Duration: Summer 2025 (8-12 weeks)

The Hardware Engineering Intern will work alongside the hardware engineering team to assist in hardware validation, testing, and documentation. This role offers hands-on experience in hardware development and testing within the aerospace and defense sector.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support hardware validation and testing efforts, including lab setup and troubleshooting
* Write engineering documentation and assist in mapping technical processes
* Assist in reviewing schematics, circuit designs, and test results
* Work closely with engineers on ongoing projects and provide technical support as needed
* Perform other related tasks within the Hardware Engineering department as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Basic understanding of electronic circuits and hardware testing
* Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering documentation
* Strong technical writing and documentation skills
* Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) is a plus
* Hands-on lab or project experience in hardware validation or prototyping is preferred

Education:

Education: Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Preferred: Rising seniors; Rising juniors considered on a case-by-case basis
Previous internship experience preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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