Satellite Test Engineer Intern: Hardware/Software, Golden

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/relocation support for interns

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Loft Orbital is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Golden, Colorado. You will work on hands-on hardware and software projects that support satellite test, ground-support systems, and end-to-end engineering workflows.

You’ll own projects through design reviews and delivery, gain exposure to satellite testing on the production floor, and collaborate with teams across Loft to deliver functional tools and solutions. This internship emphasizes real ownership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a technical field.
• Rising juniors or seniors for undergraduate programs.
• Programming experience with Python or similar language.

Responsibilities

• Own a mix of hardware and software projects for satellite test and ground support systems.
• Develop and maintain software used to support test operations and engineering workflows.
• Integrate hardware, software, telemetry, and test equipment into usable tools.
• Present designs through Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Document, test, and deliver hardware and software products for the team.

Skills

Python

Electrical concepts

Problem solving

Hardware-software integration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, CS, Engineering Physics

Job description

Loft Orbital is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Golden, Colorado. You will work on hands-on hardware and software projects that support satellite test, ground-support systems, and end-to-end engineering workflows.

You’ll own projects through design reviews and delivery, gain exposure to satellite testing on the production floor, and collaborate with teams across Loft to deliver functional tools and solutions. This internship emphasizes real ownership and mentorship.