Muon Space
Environmental Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person, eligible to access export-controlled information without export authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required export authorization.
About the job
Supports spacecraft environmental testing by preparing hardware and equipment, executing test procedures, analyzing results, and helping troubleshoot test issues.
What you'll do
- Assist with planning, setup, and execution of spacecraft and subsystem environmental tests, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and acoustic testing.
- Prepare test hardware and instrumentation, monitor test operations, and help troubleshoot anomalies.
- Collect and analyze test data; support test automation, procedures, and documentation.
What they ask for
- 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, such as mechanics, thermal systems, dynamics, instrumentation, or electrical systems.
- Experience with a programming or scripting language for data analysis or test automation, such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, or C++.
- Ability and willingness to work hands-on with engineering hardware and test equipment.
Nice to have
- Previous internship, co-op, research, or laboratory experience involving hardware testing.
- Experience with environmental testing, instrumentation, test procedures, or test automation and data analysis.
Pay
USD 40/hour (Bachelor's students); USD 45/hour (Master's); USD 50/hour (PhD)
Tools
Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++, LabVIEW
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