Hardware Engineering Intern / Working Student
Aegiron Resilience
Other Engineering
Berlin, Germany
Location
Berlin
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Engineering
About Aegiron
Aegiron is building the observability layer for Europe's critical infrastructure. Our software-defined sensor nodes enable operators to anticipate threats, identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their resilience against emerging threats. Backed by premier venture capital funds and angels.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated Hardware Engineering Intern or Working Student to support our core team in building and iterating on physical sensor node prototypes. You will get hands-on experience across the full hardware development cycle — from sourcing components and 3D printing enclosures to testing sensors in real-world conditions. You do not need to be an expert; you need to be eager to learn and comfortable getting your hands dirty.
What You'll Work On
Prototyping & Fabrication: 3D printing enclosures, assembling sensor nodes, and iterating on mechanical designs based on test results.
Sensor Testing: Setting up test rigs, running measurements, and documenting sensor performance (range, FoV, environmental behaviour).
CAD Support: Assisting with enclosure and mounting designs in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
Component Sourcing: Researching sensors and electronic components, comparing datasheets, and managing orders from distributors like Mouser and DigiKey.
Integration Support: Helping connect sensors to our edge compute platform and troubleshooting hardware-software interfaces alongside the engineering team.
What We're Looking For
Currently enrolled in a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial design, or a related field.
Some hands-on experience with 3D printing (FDM or SLA) — personal projects, university labs, or maker spaces all count.
Basic familiarity with a CAD tool (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
Ability to read a datasheet and understand basic electronics concepts.
Curiosity, initiative, and a bias toward building things rather than just reading about them.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with basic electronics (soldering, breadboarding, Arduino/Raspberry Pi).
Exposure to sensor systems (cameras, radar, microphones, LiDAR).
Familiarity with interface protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, USB).
Personal projects or a portfolio that shows you like to make things.
Why Join Aegiron
Learn by doing: Work directly with the founding team on a real product, not a side project that lives in a drawer.
Ownership from day one: Your prototypes will ship — not sit in a report.
Cutting-edge stack: Get hands-on time with multimodal sensors, NVIDIA Jetson, and edge AI systems.
Path to full-time: Outstanding interns will have a direct path to a founding engineering role.