Automation & Controls Engineering Intern (Winter 2027)
Core
Build automated test infrastructure to stress satellite hardware (shake, heat, cool, evacuate) using electrical control systems and software.
Role type
Automation & Controls Engineering Intern
Builds
Automated test systems for spacecraft hardware and ground-support equipment
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Test Engineering
Required skills
Python, electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, embedded systems, PLCs, industrial automation, control systems, hardware/software integration
Responsibilities
Design, build, integrate, and commission automated test systems; assist with electrical controls hardware (panels, wiring, sensors, actuators, relays, DAQ, safety interlocks); collaborate with environmental test, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and software teams