Development Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing 
• Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company including propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing 
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed 
• Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight 

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field 
• Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team  
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems  
• Preferred Skills and Experience 
• Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) 
• Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment  
• Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) 
• Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment  
• Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing 

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship  
• This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.