Reliability Test Intern (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Reliability Test Intern (Aerospace): Planning and executing reliability tests for satellite hardware with an accent on environmental stress testing and failure mode analysis. Focus on operating thermal vacuum systems, vibration shaker tables, and designing test fixtures to ensure mission-critical reliability.

Location: Onsite in San Francisco, USA. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.

Salary: $29 per hour

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits, providing dedicated and secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

What you will do

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to plan reliability tests for satellite hardware.
• Support development of test plans and procedures based on design specifications and mission profiles.
• Operate environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, thermal vacuum systems, and vibration shaker tables.
• Execute reliability tests such as thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and vibration.
• Collect and analyze test data to identify potential failure modes and ensure hardware meets reliability targets.
• Design test fixtures and set up instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in hardware reliability, testing, and hands-on engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be onsite 5 days per week in San Francisco.
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with environmental or reliability testing.
• Familiarity with test chambers and DAQs.
• Experience with data analysis tools in Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Exposure to hardware design, integration, or lab-based engineering projects.
• Understanding of failure analysis, root cause investigation, or reliability engineering principles.
• Previous internship or research experience in aerospace or hardware environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects where hardware is sent to space.
• Meaningful work and ownership regardless of seniority.
• Strong track record of converting interns into full-time employees.
• Collaborative environment within a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs.