Space Hardware Test Engineer Intern

Woven; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Onsite facility access at CesiumAstro

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

CesiumAstro invites a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern to join our team for the summer. You will gain hands-on lab experience in electronics test engineering, supporting test plans, assembling setups, and working with interdisciplinary engineers on phased array systems.

The role emphasizes written and verbal communication, collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment, and opportunities to present work to peers and leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process documentation.
• 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 skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering student

Tools

Digital oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

RF signal generators

Vector signal analyzers

Job description

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Spring 2027 – Test Engineer Intern to our team for the summer. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, startup environment and are passionate about leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

As a Test Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in electronics and test theory as well as hands-on lab work. This position will span various aspects of electronics test engineering while supporting the daily operations of our organization. This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in test.

In the space industry, test engineering is a critical technical field that combines deep technical knowledge with extensive hands-on experience. Test engineer interns play a broad role that ranges from working on test plans and procedures to designing test PCBs, along with spending plenty of time in the lab assembling and testing cutting-edge phased array systems and components.

CesiumAstro interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

DUTIES AND 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.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering 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.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers.
• Programming or scripting experience, such as Python, LabVIEW, SQL, MATLAB, or Embedded C.
• Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware (e.g. amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas).

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.