Space Tech Test Engineer Intern

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site internship

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern to gain hands-on electronics test experience across prototype to acceptance stages of aerospace systems.

You will collaborate with a test engineering team in a fast-paced, startup-style environment, assemble test setups, collect data, and analyze trends while presenting results to peers and leadership.

All internships are onsite with competitive compensation; strong written and verbal communication is essential.

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 and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process documentation and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the test engineering team to execute tests in the electronics lab (functional testing, DSP verification, power converter measurements).
• Work with test architectures and systems, including equipment selection, fixtures, data logging, and interfaces.
• Assemble complex test setups with design engineers and technicians.
• Execute tests at prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues using engineering problem-solving skills.
• Collect and analyze test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in quality control activities including inspections and root-cause analysis for non-conforming products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

Tools

Lab instruments

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

RF equipment

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern to gain hands-on electronics test experience across prototype to acceptance stages of aerospace systems.

You will collaborate with a test engineering team in a fast-paced, startup-style environment, assemble test setups, collect data, and analyze trends while presenting results to peers and leadership.

All internships are onsite with competitive compensation; strong written and verbal communication is essential.