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Environmental Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space· Production - AIT
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San Jose, CA$40/hrinternshipPosted 3w ago

About the role

Summer internship in environmental test engineering to assist planning, setup, execution, and analysis of environmental tests for spacecraft hardware. On-site in San Jose, CA, May–September depending on university schedule; hands-on experience with test equipment, data analysis, and documentation under mentorship.

Responsibilities

  • Assist environmental test engineers with planning, preparation, and execution of spacecraft and subsystem environmental testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, and other qualification or acceptance testing.
  • Support test setup and instrumentation, including thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure sensors, and other test measurement equipment.
  • Assist with preparing spacecraft hardware, fixtures, ground support equipment, and test configurations for environmental test campaigns.
  • Execute functional checkouts and test procedures under engineer supervision before, during, and after environmental testing.
  • Monitor test operations and hardware performance, identify anomalies, and support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
  • Collect, process, and perform preliminary analysis of environmental test data to verify hardware performance and test requirements.
  • Support development and improvement of test procedures, test processes, checklists, and laboratory workflows.
  • Assist with configuration and operation of environmental test equipment and data acquisition systems.
  • Support automation and scripting efforts to improve environmental test setup, monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
  • Generate test documentation, data summaries, and reports under the guidance of environmental test engineers.
  • Support integration and handling of spacecraft hardware and ground support equipment in cleanroom, laboratory, and environmental test facilities.
  • Help maintain a safe, organized, and flight-hardware-ready test environment.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, particularly in areas such as mechanics, thermal systems, dynamics, instrumentation, or electrical systems.
  • Demonstrated interest in spacecraft environmental testing, laboratory testing, or hardware development.
  • Experience with a programming or scripting language for data analysis or test automation, such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, or C++.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex technical challenges from a first-principles perspective.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
  • Ability and willingness to work hands-on with engineering hardware and test equipment.

Skills

Required:Environmental testing planning and executionTest instrumentationData analysisCommunicationHands-on hardware interaction
Nice to have:Test procedure developmentProgramming / scripting for automation

Benefits

  • equity compensation in addition to salary
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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