Test Engineering Internship, CesiumAstro

• If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you
• We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team
• Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, startup environment and are passionate about leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in engineering an accredited institution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and improve test processes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, share ideas, and contribute to collective goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process documentation and quality control activities
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements
• Proactive and self-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities

Desirable

• We are looking to add a Summer 2026 – Test Engineer Intern to our team for the summer
• As a Test Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in electronics and test theory as well as hands-on lab work
• This position will span various aspects of electronics test engineering while supporting the daily operations of our organization
• This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in test
• In the space industry, test engineering is a critical technical field that combines deep technical knowledge with extensive hands-on experience
• Test engineer interns play a broad role that ranges from working on test plans and procedures to designing test PCBs, along with spending plenty of time in the lab assembling and testing cutting-edge phased array systems and components
• Cesium interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer
• As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Collaborate with the test engineering team to execute tests in the electronics lab, such as functional testing, digital signal integrity verification, or power converter control loop measurements
• Work with test architectures and test systems, including equipment selection, test fixtures, data logging methodology, and interfaces
• Assemble complex test setups, working with design engineers and technicians
• Executing tests at the prototype, qualification, and acceptance stages
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues by applying engineering principles and problem-solving skills
• Collect and analyze data from test processes to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Assist in quality control activities, including inspections, testing, and root cause analysis for non-conforming products