Space Technologies Test Engineer Intern

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

AV’s Space Technologies division invites you to join a 12-week, onsite Test Engineering Intern program designed for highly motivated students and recent graduates. The internship offers hands-on experience on space-qualified electronics and collaboration with experienced engineers in a dynamic aerospace setting.

You will gain exposure to test automation, data analysis, lab instrumentation, and integration activities, while developing professional relationships and problem-solving skills in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and entering senior year Fall 2027.
• Coursework in circuits, electronics, embedded systems, controls, or programming.
• Basic programming with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar.
• Familiarity with SPI, RS-422, LVDS, SpaceWire, or MIL-STD-1553.
• Experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot automated test equipment for spacecraft electronics.
• Develop and maintain test scripts and data-acquisition tools (Python/LabVIEW/MATLAB).
• Conduct functional, performance, integration, and environmental tests.
• Build and verify test setups, harnesses, and fixtures.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and analyzers to validate hardware.
• Test interfaces and protocols (SPI, RS-422, LVDS, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553).
• Assist with hardware bring-up, calibration, and configuration control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in lab and cleanroom.

Skills

Test engineering

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Embedded systems

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Git

SpaceWire

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

AV’s Space Technologies division invites you to join a 12-week, onsite Test Engineering Intern program designed for highly motivated students and recent graduates. The internship offers hands-on experience on space-qualified electronics and collaboration with experienced engineers in a dynamic aerospace setting.

You will gain exposure to test automation, data analysis, lab instrumentation, and integration activities, while developing professional relationships and problem-solving skills in a