About the role#
Andrenam is seeking a Test Engineer Intern to help transition our sonar and sensing systems from the lab to the water. This role is hands-on, focusing on the testing, validation, and field deployment of our maritime autonomy systems. You will work directly with our engineering team, taking on scoped projects and gaining experience with how hardware performs in harsh marine environments.
What you'll do#
- Run pre-deployment checks and lab testing to ensure systems are ready for the water.
- Support and conduct tests off a boat to validate system performance in real ocean conditions.
- Own a scoped project such as test tooling, fixtures, or procedures.
- Assist with the deployment and recovery of systems in coastal and open-water environments.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues in the lab and the field.
- Report field findings to the engineering team to help inform design improvements.
- Document test procedures, configurations, and results.
- Collaborate with engineers, iterate based on feedback, and communicate progress clearly.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in mechanical, electrical, or ocean engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience from coursework, personal projects, or student engineering teams, with at least one project you can describe in detail.
- Familiarity with lab tools like multimeters and hand tools.
- Prior boat experience and comfort working on the water in changing marine conditions.
- Strong problem-solving instincts and a willingness to tackle unfamiliar technical challenges.
- Experience testing or troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or software systems in the field.
- Experience developing test fixtures or harnesses for electrical or software systems.
- Participation in student engineering teams such as underwater robotics or SAE design-build competitions.
- Interest in maritime systems, autonomy, or defense technology.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Torrance, California.
- The term for this position is Summer 2027.
- This role involves regular time on the water supporting testing and boat deployments.
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with U.S. export control laws.
About Andrenam
Andrenam operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company builds a maritime sensing network that uses artificial intelligence. This system provides autonomous awareness from the surface down to the seabed. It is a privately held firm based in Hawthorne, California, with 25 employees.
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