Test Engineering Intern
Join Astro Mechanica as a Test Engineering Intern to design and improve test infrastructure for aerospace technologies.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 13 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Help design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware
- Support development of test plans and data collection methods
- Create and update documentation including P&IDs and test procedures
- Assist with fabrication and activation of test stands
- Analyze test data and compare results with analytical models
Must have
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience with fluidic, mechanical, or electrical systems
- Familiarity with CAD and ability to design simple test hardware
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
Nice to have
- Exposure to instrumentation and test hardware
- Experience with data acquisition systems
- Hands-on fabrication skills
- Respect for safety when working around pressurized systems
Practical constraints
- Available for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Test Engineering Intern at Astro Mechanica will assist in designing and operating test infrastructure for jet engine components, contributing to the development of test plans and data collection methods. Key skills include familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems, CAD design, and data analysis tools like Python or MATLAB. This role is ideal for students pursuing degrees in engineering disciplines who have hands-on experience with testing and fabrication. The intern will work closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative environment, gaining practical insights into aerospace testing.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on Astro Mechanica's careers page November 6, 2026.
- Python appears in 19.7% of 634 comparable intern other roles in United States; Aerospace Engineering appears in 1.7% of 634 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Test Engineering Intern role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in East Bay Area.
- Where is the role based?
- Astro Mechanica is hiring for this position in East Bay Area.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, CAD, Electrical Engineering, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astro Mechanica targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Test Engineering Intern role at Astro Mechanica.
From the original posting
WHO YOU ARE:
Astro Mechanica is seeking an intern to join our Test Team for the summer of 2027 (program begins on June 7, 2027 for semester schools and June 27, 2027 for quarter schools). The ideal candidate is excited to help design, fabricate, operate, and improve the test infrastructure supporting our jet engine and subsystems. As an intern, you’ll be embedded with the test team in Antioch or Alameda, working on real test stands and hardware alongside full-time engineers. Your work will help keep test operations running smoothly while expanding and improving our test capabilities.
In this role, your mission will be to help create and operate test infrastructure for hardware research and development, with mentorship from senior engineers along the way. You’ll see firsthand how new designs are rigorously tested to meet quality and performance targets before they’re integrated into the aircraft. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Help design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities
Support development of test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods that capture high-quality, decision-driving data
Create and update documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and test procedures, while working with stakeholders to make sure stand requirements are met
Assist with fabrication, assembly, and activation of test stands and fixtures
Support test operations, including setup, instrumentation, execution, and teardown
Analyze test data and compare results with analytical models or simulations
Help troubleshoot test facility problems and find ways to improve test throughput and reliability
Own a scoped project through the summer and present your results to the team at the end of the internship
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Club, project, research, or internship hands-on experience with fluidic, mechanical, or electrical systems
Exposure to instrumentation and test hardware (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
Familiarity with CAD and the ability to design simple test hardware, fixtures, or modifications
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
Exposure to data acquisition systems (e.g., LabVIEW, NI hardware) is a plus
Hands-on fabrication skills (machining, wiring, soldering, plumbing) are a plus
Respect for safety when working around pressurized systems, flammables, and high voltage
Attentive to detail and committed to a high level of quality in all work
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
Available for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027 (approximately 10–12 weeks)
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Competitive hourly pay
Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers
Company-funded perks, including team lunches, game nights, and other activities
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