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Environmental Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muonspace · San Jose, CA · On-site

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About Muonspace

Design, build, and operate mission-optimized satellite constellations with Muon Space. Backed by Air Street.

About the role

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in San Jose, California. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, particularly in areas such as mechanics, thermal systems, dynamics, instrumentation, or electrical systems
  • Demonstrated interest in spacecraft environmental testing, laboratory testing, or hardware development
  • Experience with a programming or scripting language for data analysis or test automation, such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, or C++
  • 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
More about this role

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in San Jose, California.

The Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team at Muon is responsible for validating spacecraft hardware through unit acceptance testing as well as spacecraft-level integration and environmental testing. As an Environmental Test Engineering Intern, you will support the planning, setup, execution, and analysis of environmental tests used to validate spacecraft hardware against the extreme conditions of launch and space.

You will work alongside experienced environmental test engineers, test engineers, and technicians to prepare hardware and test equipment, develop and execute test procedures, collect and analyze test data, and troubleshoot test issues. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience with spacecraft environmental testing and see your work directly contribute to the successful integration and launch of Muon spacecraft.

Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic...

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