Test and Operations Engineering Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, CA; on-site

Company

Develops advanced aircraft systems and supports rapid hardware development, integration, and flight testing.

What you will do

• Support the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests.
• Develop test plans, procedures, checklists, and flight test cards.
• Monitor telemetry, troubleshoot issues in real time, and support test decisions.
• Review test data, identify issues, and contribute to engineering conclusions and next steps.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot test hardware, tooling, ground support equipment, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Support mechanical, electrical, fluid, software, and vehicle-system integration, including test automation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a STEM program at an accredited college or university, as a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student or a Master's or Ph.D. student.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing vehicles through internships, studies, or projects.
• Experience with CAD, C++, Python, or similar technical software.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, understanding of first principles, and interest in flight testing and operational environments.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. person or be otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing; GPA of 3.0 or above is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work alongside engineers, technicians, cross-functional teams, and pilots.
• Travel as needed to support vehicle integration and test operations.
• Interns receive 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
• Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms.