Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Full-time onsite from the Torrance, CA office, with regular time on the water supporting testing and deployments off the boat. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain required export authorizations without sponsorship.

Salary: $30–$40/hour, base salary only. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, training, skills, and business considerations.

Company

AndrenaM builds sonar and sensing systems for ocean applications, combining physics, perception, hardware, software, maritime autonomy, and defense technology.

What you will do

• Run pre-deployment checks and lab tests to prepare sensing and autonomy systems for deployment.
• Run and support tests from boats to validate system performance in real ocean conditions.
• Own a scoped project involving test tooling, fixtures, or procedures.
• Support deployment and recovery in coastal and open-water environments.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues in laboratory and field settings, and report findings to engineering for design improvements.
• Document test procedures, configurations, and results while collaborating with engineers and iterating from feedback.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, ocean engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience through coursework, personal projects, or student engineering teams, including at least one project that can be explained in detail.
• Comfort with basic laboratory tools, including multimeters and hand tools.
• Prior boat experience and comfort on the water in changing marine conditions.
• Strong problem-solving instincts and willingness to investigate unfamiliar problems.
• Clear communication and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.

Nice to have

• Experience testing or troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or software systems in the field.
• Experience developing or using test fixtures or harnesses for electrical or software systems.
• Experience on a student engineering team such as underwater robotics, SAE, or similar design-build competitions.
• Interest in maritime systems, autonomy, or defense technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work supporting real testing and field operations, with regular feedback and mentorship.
• Competitive salary.
• Lunch and snacks provided in the office.
• Access to a work environment combining technology, maritime operations, and defense.
• Full-time employee benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage and access to a 401(k) retirement plan; full-time offers may include equity grants.