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CHAOS Industries
2027 Summer- Electrical Engineer Intern
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$128,079 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that provides the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com . CHAOS is seeking Electrical Engineer Interns for Summer 2027! This is a paid, in-person, 12-week internship role where you will spend the summer doing real hardware work, designing electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, PCB design, and system-level integration. You will work alongside staff engineers to design, prototype, test, and ship real hardware systems.
What You Will Do Design Systems:
Help develop schematics and layout PCBs for cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems.Build Prototypes:
Bring up initial hardware designs and troubleshoot prototype assemblies in the lab.Test & Validate:
Use advanced lab equipment to verify system performance and signal integrity.Collaborate:
Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and systems teams to integrate hardware.What We Are Looking For:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree OR master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields. You've designed and tested a custom circuit board (it doesn't need to have worked- we'd love to hear about it!) You've worked on a project in or out of school that moved under its own power (plane, car, boat, quadcopter, rocket, balloon, rocket on a balloon, submarine, rover, etc.
- we're not picky) You've collaborated on the above two things as part of a group
- school club, competition team, as part of a job/internship, or just with friends.
Bonus Qualifications:
Familiarity with embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools. Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral). Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation tools. Proficiency with C/C++, Python, and common languages. We're looking for someone who is genuinely curious about how things get built, comfortable being wrong in front of people who know more, and eager to move fast in a cross-disciplinary environment. Why CHAOS? Hourly rate for this position in the selected city is $30- 45 (competitive hourly rate by discipline and level). Relocation
- relocation package for non-local interns.
Team Growth:
350 employees and counting across 5 global offices. $30- 45/hr The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits.
Recruiting Agencies:
CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated. #LI-onsiteBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance