About the Role

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics effects on modern drone threats. The Epirus Leonidas HPM family of products, empowered by innovations in AI and microelectronics, is human-safe and cost-effective. Distinguishing itself from lasers, Leonidas excels against drone swarms while also bending the cost curve back in DoD's favor - taking drone defeat costs from millions of dollars per drone to pennies on the dollar.

Job Summary: This is an exciting role in a growing company. We are looking for interns to join us on a 10-week internship program. This will be a hands on and in-person position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or any related field

• Rising senior or beyond at time of internship and have a graduation date between 12/2026 - 12/2027. All applicants should be returning to school at the end of their internship to continue their academic studies.

• Prior internship, collegiate project team, or laboratory experience

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$36—$38 USD

About the Company

Epirus Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced electronic warfare, air domain awareness, and high-power microwave (HPM) systems. Their core mission is to address the evolving challenges of national security by developing innovative solutions that protect against modern threats such as drone swarms and asymmetric tactics. Epirus combines solid-state, long-pulse HPM technology with artificial intelligence and advanced electronics to deliver layered short-range and long-range air defense, compact electronic warfare capabilities, and always-on airspace monitoring. Their flagship products, including the Leonidas HPM system, are designed for integration across ground, air, sea, and space domains, serving government, defense, and commercial markets.

Working at Epirus offers the opportunity to collaborate with technical experts on some of the most pressing technology challenges in defense and security. The company emphasizes innovation, impact, and rapid development, as evidenced by their partnerships with major defense organizations and recent multi-million dollar contracts with the U.S. Army and Navy. Employees at Epirus are at the forefront of developing disruptive technologies that combine hardware, software, and AI, contributing to solutions that have real-world impact on national and global security. The company’s culture is built around teamwork, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to advancing the future of defense technology.
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