Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Description As a Development Test Engineering Intern, you will work on all aspects of development test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design

*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027

Responsibilities

Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company including propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight

Minimum Qualifications

Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems Preferred Skills and Experience Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing

Preferred Skills and Experience Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing Additional Requirements Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, CA for the dur