Electrical Engineering Intern - Spring/Summer 2026

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.

CX2 is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to work with us during the Spring/Summer of 2026. Rising senior year candidates are strongly preferred.

This role is based at our company HQ in El Segundo, CA. Candidates must be available to be onsite a minimum of 15 hours per week.

- Circuit Design and Development: Assist in designing, assembling, and testing electronic circuits for drone systems, including power distribution, sensors, and communication modules.

- Radio Systems Integration: Support the integration and testing of advanced radio-frequency (RF) systems for drone communication and navigation.

- Embedded Systems Programming: Collaborate on programming microcontrollers and embedded systems for drone operation and telemetry.

- Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct testing of electronic components and systems, diagnosing and resolving issues to ensure optimal performance.

- PCB Design and Prototyping: Assist in the design and layout of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for custom drone applications using tools like Altium or KiCad.

- Data Analysis: Analyze system performance data and recommend improvements for signal quality, power efficiency, and overall reliability.

- Research and Development: Contribute to research initiatives focusing on RF propagation, interference mitigation, and advanced communication protocols.

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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