Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern Fall 2026

Job Title: Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern Fall 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team as an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) Intern. As an AIT Intern, you will work on an interdisciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs
• Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans
• Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
• A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation
• Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus:

• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing
• Experience writing Python code to interface with test equipment, process large datasets, and visualize data
• Experience in CAD
• Direct electrical or mechanical design experience
• Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure

Base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.