Test Engineering Intern

Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA; onsite work includes indoor Data Room operations and on-water testing

Company

hirify.global is developing Seagliders, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles designed for fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transportation of passengers and cargo, and is scaling from prototype development toward full production.

What you will do

• Help write test cards and test plans for the Paladin and Squire vehicles.
• Support live test events from the Data Room by monitoring real-time telemetry and identifying anomalies.
• Analyze post-test data with subject matter experts and help drive open questions to resolution.
• Move between test preparation, live execution, and post-event analysis as priorities change across both vehicles.
• Work in indoor and on-water testing environments.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and aero/hydro engineers to understand subsystem behavior.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree with coursework in electrical, mechanical, or aero/hydro principles.
• Experience working with data or instrumentation through a lab, project, or class.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation, such as lab reports or project write-ups.
• Ability to stay organized and composed during fast-paced live testing.
• Comfort moving between preparation, live execution, and analysis, as well as between indoor and on-water environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Practical problem-solving skills, adaptability, curiosity, and an interest in technology and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Coursework, projects, or club experience in aerodynamics, aviation, maritime activities, wind, water, or flight dynamics.
• Exposure to Python, MATLAB, or similar data and scripting tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Housing stipend for candidates temporarily moving to join the team.
• Daily free catered lunches.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members.
• Meaningful projects focused on coastal transportation and vehicle certification.