Space Hardware Test Engineer Intern

Airbus Ventures; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern to join the team for the summer. You will gain experience in electronics test theory and hands‑on lab work, spanning test plans, PCB design, and lab assembly for phased array systems.

As a test intern, you will regularly present your work to peers and leadership, with emphasis on communication and collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Onsite employment is provided.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering at an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to assess and improve test processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, share ideas, and contribute to collective goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and present findings.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process documentation and quality control activities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the test engineering team to execute tests in the electronics lab, such as functional testing, digital signal integrity verification, or power converter control loop measurements
• Work with test architectures and test systems, including equipment selection, test fixtures, data logging methodology, and interfaces.
• Assemble complex test setups, working with design engineers and technicians
• Executing tests at the prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues by applying engineering principles and problem‑solving skills.
• Collect and analyze data from test processes to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Assist in quality control activities, including inspections, testing, and root cause analysis for non‑conforming products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Accredited institution

Tools

Digital oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

RF signal generators

Vector signal analyzers

Python

LabVIEW

SQL

MATLAB

Embedded C

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern to join the team for the summer. You will gain experience in electronics test theory and hands‑on lab work, spanning test plans, PCB design, and lab assembly for phased array systems.

As a test intern, you will regularly present your work to peers and leadership, with emphasis on communication and collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Onsite employment is provided.