Space Test Engineer Intern - Hands-on Electronics Lab

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite internships at facilities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CesiumAstro, a pioneer in out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms, seeks a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern. You will gain hands-on experience in electronics test engineering while supporting daily operations and contributing to cutting-edge phased array systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with the test team on test plans, assemble test setups, and participate in quality control activities.

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.

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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Embedded C

Job description

CesiumAstro, a pioneer in out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms, seeks a Spring 2027 Test Engineer Intern. You will gain hands-on experience in electronics test engineering while supporting daily operations and contributing to cutting-edge phased array systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with the test team on test plans, assemble test setups, and participate in quality control activities.