Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern – Summer 2027
Core
Avionics systems design, analysis, testing, and integration for large-scale satellite platforms.
Role type
Avionics Systems/Test Engineering Intern
Builds
Avionics test systems, automated test stands, and flight hardware integration for satellite buses.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Avionics system design, hardware testing, automated test stand development, Python programming, Rust programming, technical documentation, spacecraft integration testing, troubleshooting, project management
Preferred skills
Environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, vibration, shock, radiation, EMI/EMC), electrical test equipment operation, high-voltage systems, CAD software (NX), PCB design (Altium), Linux/Bash, C++, networking systems testing (TCP/UDP, IP, VLANs)
Technologies
Python, Rust, NX, Altium, Linux, Bash, C++, TCP/UDP, IP, VLANs, iperf, tcpdump
Responsibilities
Serve as Responsible Engineer for avionics system design, performance, hardware, and test across the satellite bus; Collaborate within cross-functional teams to capture requirements, lead design trades, build avionics test systems, and integrate flight hardware; Create and update technical documentation including diagrams, schematics, and test reports; Design, build, and program automated test stands for avionics hardware; Execute avionics component and system testing on flight hardware; Support spacecraft integration testing and troubleshooting; Design and build avionics production infrastructure; Write modular and reusable test, analysis, and automation software.
Seniority
Intern