Rocket Test Engineer Intern — Stennis, Build & Ops

RippleMatch Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Test Engineering Intern at the Stennis Space Center to design and operate rocket engine test stands for Terran R engines and stages. You will work with experienced operations and ground systems engineers to build and modify test facilities and participate in test campaigns to flight-qualify hardware.

The role involves daily test operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities, with opportunities to influence both design and operational aspects of

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Aerospace experience not required.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in thermo, structure, and fluids.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate rocket engine test stands for Terran R engines and stages.
• Collaborate with operations and ground systems engineers to build/modify test facilities.
• Participate in test campaigns to flight-qualify hardware.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Fluids analysis

Hands-on fabrication

Problem solving

Telemetry controls

Night shift flexibility

Education

Baccalaureate/graduate student in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3D modeling

FEM analysis

P&IDs

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Test Engineering Intern at the Stennis Space Center to design and operate rocket engine test stands for Terran R engines and stages. You will work with experienced operations and ground systems engineers to build and modify test facilities and participate in test campaigns to flight-qualify hardware.

The role involves daily test operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities, with opportunities to influence both design and operational aspects of