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Test Engineering Intern

Astro Mechanica · East Bay Area · On-site

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About Astro Mechanica

We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

Help design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities Support development of test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods that capture high-quality, decision-driving data Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Club, project, research, or internship hands-on experience with fluidic, mechanical, or electrical systems
  • Exposure to instrumentation and test hardware (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
  • Familiarity with CAD and the ability to design simple test hardware, fixtures, or modifications
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis
  • Exposure to data acquisition systems (e.g., LabVIEW, NI hardware) is a plus
More about this role

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.

We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

Astro Mechanica is seeking an intern to join our Test Team for the summer of 2027 (program begins on June 7, 2027 for semester schools and June 27, 2027 for quarter schools). The ideal candidate is excited to help design, fabricate, operate, and improve the test infrastructure supporting our jet engine and subsystems. As an intern, you’ll be embedded with the test team...

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