Spacecraft Test Engineer Intern — On-site in San Jose

Telemetry Today LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship

Startup environment

Job summary

Muon Space seeks a Test Engineering Intern to support the design, setup, and execution of tests for spacecraft subsystems. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop test procedures, analyze data, and help ensure our satellites operate reliably in the extreme conditions of space.

The internship is full-time and on-site in San Jose, California. The role offers direct mentorship in a fast-growing startup and exposure to hardware validation and lab automation within a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a technical field such as Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong fundamentals across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software).
• Programming or scripting for hardware interfacing and data analysis (Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating test processes for satellite-level and unit-level testing.
• Update test stations to improve usability and efficiency.
• Support development of basic automation of lab test equipment.
• Execute test plans under supervision, including environmental stress testing and troubleshooting.
• Collect and process test data and generate summary reports.
• Support integration of satellite hardware and ground support equipment.

Skills

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Systems/Mech/EE/CS

Tools

HIL/HITL testing

Job description

Muon Space seeks a Test Engineering Intern to support the design, setup, and execution of tests for spacecraft subsystems. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop test procedures, analyze data, and help ensure our satellites operate reliably in the extreme conditions of space.

The internship is full-time and on-site in San Jose, California. The role offers direct mentorship in a fast-growing startup and exposure to hardware validation and lab automation within a