About the role#
As a Test Engineering Intern, you will own hardware and software development projects that support satellite test and ground-support systems. You will work through the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements and design reviews to implementation and final delivery. This role provides hands-on experience in a production satellite environment, where you will learn how hardware, software, and test systems integrate.
What you'll do#
- Design and build hardware systems to remotely monitor satellite battery voltage.
- Develop graphical user interfaces (GUI) to support solar array deployment testing.
- Write and maintain software for test operations and engineering workflows.
- Integrate hardware, software, telemetry, and test equipment into engineering tools.
- Work from defined engineering requirements to develop and deliver solutions.
- Present designs through Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
- Document, test, and deliver completed products for team use.
- Gain exposure to satellite testing on the production floor and environmental testing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics. Undergraduate students must be rising juniors or rising seniors.
- Programming experience with Python or a similar language.
- Foundational understanding of electrical concepts such as voltage, current, and circuits.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Curiosity and interest in working across both hardware and software.
- Preferred: Hands-on experience through internships, research, engineering clubs, or student projects.
- Preferred: Exposure to electrical hardware, RF systems, or test equipment.
- Preferred: Experience building GUIs or software tools.
- Preferred: Previous aerospace or satellite industry exposure.
Location & details#
- Location: Golden, Colorado (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (Full-time, 10-12 weeks).
- This is a paid internship. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital builds space infrastructure to help organizations access space. The company develops standardized satellite platforms that support various missions. It uses hardware and software abstraction layers on top of commodity satellite buses. Founded in 2017, the firm maintains offices in San Francisco, Toulouse, and Golden. It employs approximately 365 people.
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