Satellite Test Engineering Intern—Summer 2027 (Golden)

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/relocation support

Daily catered lunches and snacks

Job summary

Loft Orbital in Golden, CO is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to own hardware and software projects for satellite test operations. You will work across hardware, software, and test systems, taking projects from requirements through design, review, and final delivery on a production satellite environment.

You will gain exposure to satellite testing on the production floor, environmental testing, and other spacecraft operations while collaborating with Loft’s teams and mentors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a related technical degree (BSc/MSc/PhD); undergrad rising juniors/seniors.
• Programming experience with Python or a similar language.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical concepts (voltage, current, circuits).

Responsibilities

• Own hardware and software projects supporting satellite test operations.
• Develop and deliver test hardware/software through the engineering lifecycle.
• Present designs at Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Gain hands-on exposure to satellite hardware and test systems.

Skills

Python

Electrical concepts

Problem solving

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in a related technical field

Job description

Loft Orbital in Golden, CO is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to own hardware and software projects for satellite test operations. You will work across hardware, software, and test systems, taking projects from requirements through design, review, and final delivery on a production satellite environment.

You will gain exposure to satellite testing on the production floor, environmental testing, and other spacecraft operations while collaborating with Loft’s teams and mentors.