Internship, Sensor Hardware Design Engineer, Optimus (Summer 2026)

This internship is based in Palo Alto, California and is expected to start in May 2026, continuing through the summer term.

Compensation:

$20.00 - $55.00/hour + benefits

What you'll do:

• Design and execute sensing subsystems including schematic design, PCB layout, and prototyping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document sensor design requirements.
• Utilize EDA tools for electrical component definition and supervise board design file generation.
• Work with supply chain to ensure components meet performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Debug hardware and software interactions throughout the product life cycle.

What you'll bring:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Knowledge of analog & digital circuits, sensor physics, and statistics.
• Experience with circuit board design and EDA tools.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and data visualization.