Hardware Test Engineering Intern, Kepler

• Currently enrolled for 2+ years in a post-secondary engineering degree program and returning to studies after the internship. Available for a full-time, 8 to 16 month internship beginning September 2025
• Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such asoscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNAs, etc
• Experience with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Bash, or C/C++)
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues
• Ability to work in a team and independently with little supervision
• Significant involvement in a hardware design project (schematic and PCB) outside of class

Desirable

• We invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for a top-tier Hardware Test Engineering Intern
• Your focus will be on assisting the development and testing of hardware, specifically hardware related to both our space-based communications payloads as well as ground-based assets
• We are looking for exceptional candidates with the below experience along with any unique abilities that could be used to augment our Hardware Test team
• Perform functional and performance testing on individual boards or integrated sub-systems as part of prototype bring-up, including the development of test boards
• Collaborate with electrical and software teams to diagnose and resolve issues. Conduct hardware investigations to collect, log, and analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, or failures
• Assist with the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test equipment, instrumentation, and fixtures. Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and efficient work environment
• Write scripts to automate hardware testing processes, including execution, logging, and result analysis
• Document test procedures, development notes, results, and observations in a clear and organized manner
• Contribute ideas for improving test coverage and reliability in the hardware validation process