Test Engineer Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a test engineer intern to support launch and test operations, operations, and controls and automation.

Program Highlights

• Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
• Directly control and receive telemetry from the test stand and test articles through GUIs and an integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization

Key Responsibilities

• Design advanced propulsion test stands including 3D modeling, fluids, structural, and thermal analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands
• Create, modify, and optimize test sequences, procedures, and data review processes
• Conduct complex propulsion test operations to assess performance of rocket engines and stages
• Help develop new rocket engine propulsion designs based on real test data

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student earning a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience in aerospace is not required
• Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
• Ability to work occasional night shifts

Compensation: $34–42 per hour.