Aerospace Test Engineering Intern — In-Person, SF (Summer 2027)

Astro Mechanica CORP.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Hands-on mentorship from engineers

Team lunches and activities

Job summary

Astro Mechanica CORP. in San Francisco is seeking a motivated intern to join the Test Team for Summer 2027. You’ll help design, build, and operate test stands and hardware for jet engine subsystems, under senior engineers’ mentorship.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis, while contributing to real test campaigns. This in-person internship runs 10–12 weeks with daily collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in ME, AE, EE, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with fluidic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with CAD and basic test hardware design.
• Interest in instrumentation and test hardware (sensors, transducers).
• Willingness to work in San Francisco for 10–12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Develop test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods.
• Create and update documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and test procedures.
• Assist fabrication, assembly, and activation of test stands.
• Support test operations, including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown.
• Analyze test data and compare results with analytical models or simulations.
• Troubleshoot test facility problems and improve throughput and reliability.
• Own a scoped project through the summer and present results to the team.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CAD

LabVIEW

NI hardware

Job description

Astro Mechanica CORP. in San Francisco is seeking a motivated intern to join the Test Team for Summer 2027. You’ll help design, build, and operate test stands and hardware for jet engine subsystems, under senior engineers’ mentorship.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis, while contributing to real test campaigns. This in-person internship runs 10–12 weeks with daily collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.