Muon Space
Spacecraft Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, 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 the required authorization.
About the job
Supports spacecraft subsystem testing by helping design, set up, execute, and analyze hardware tests and assisting with satellite integration.
What you'll do
- Assist with satellite- and unit-level test processes, test station improvements, and basic test-equipment automation.
- Execute supervised test plans, troubleshoot hardware, and collect, analyze, and report test data.
- Support satellite hardware and ground support equipment integration in cleanroom and lab environments.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a listed or related technical field.
- Strong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines.
- Proficiency in a programming or scripting language for hardware interfacing and data analysis.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Previous internship, co-op, or technical project team experience.
- Knowledge of a satellite subsystem or experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or system integration.
Pay
$40/hour USD (Bachelor's students); $45/hour USD (Master's); $50/hour USD (PhD)
Tools
Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++
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