Environmental Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Join Muon, a fast-growing aerospace startup, as an Environmental Test Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time, on-site internship in San Jose, California, offers hands-on experience in spacecraft environmental testing and the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technicians. You will assist with the planning, setup, execution, and analysis of environmental tests, contributing directly to the successful integration and launch of Muon spacecraft.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know

Responsibilities

• Assister les ingénieurs d'essai environnemental dans la planification, la préparation et l'exécution des tests environnementaux des engins spatiaux.
• Participer à la configuration et à l'instrumentation des tests, y compris les thermocouples, les accéléromètres, les capteurs de pression et d'autres équipements de mesure.
• Collecter, traiter et effectuer une analyse préliminaire des données d'essai environnemental pour vérifier les performances du matériel.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, particularly in areas such as mechanics, thermal systems, dynamics, instrumentation, or electrical systems
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on with engineering hardware and test equipment

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in spacecraft environmental testing, laboratory testing, or hardware development
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex technical challenges from a first-principles perspective
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Experience with a programming or scripting language for data analysis or test automation, such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, or C++
• This position requires access to export controlled information. 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
• Previous internship, co-op, research, or laboratory experience involving hardware testing
• Experience with thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, shock, or other environmental testing
• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, sensors, or test equipment
• Experience developing test procedures, test plans, or test reports
• Experience with accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, or similar instrumentation
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or other tools used for test automation and data analysis
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems or subsystems and environmental test requirements
• Previous experience on technical project teams such as a CubeSat, rocketry, Formula SAE, Solar Car, or other hardware-focused engineering project

Preferred

• Experience with hardware integration, troubleshooting, or hardware-in-the-loop testing