Spacecraft Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Join Muon, a fast-growing aerospace startup, as a Spacecraft Test Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. As part of the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team, you will support the design, setup, and execution of tests for spacecraft subsystems. This full-time, on-site internship in San Jose, California, offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced aerospace professionals and make a real impact on Muon's programs.

• Assister à la conception, à la configuration et à l'exécution des tests pour les sous-systèmes de satellites.
• Collaborer avec les ingénieurs et les techniciens pour développer des procédures de test, analyser les données et garantir le bon fonctionnement des satellites.
• Participer au développement et à la mise à jour des processus de test pour les tests au niveau des satellites et des unités.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex, multi-disciplinary challenges from a first-principles perspective
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming or scripting language for hardware interfacing and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++)
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software)
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or system integration
• Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, CubeSat, Formula SAE, Solar Car)
• Knowledge of a specific satellite subsystem or domain, such as GNC, RF communications, or power systems
• Previous internship or co-op experience