**Role & seniority: ** Test Engineer Intern (student); propulsion test/operations support, launch and testing operations.

**Stack/tools: **

Test stand control/automation via GUIs
Integrated software suite for control, automation, data visualization
3D modeling; fluids/structural/thermal analysis
Fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, test sequences/procedures
Top 3 responsibilities:
1. Design propulsion test stands (3D modeling; thermal/structural/fluids analysis; fabrication drawings; P&IDs; work instructions).
2. Support and improve existing test stands (operations + upgrades).
3. Create/optimize test sequences and data review processes; run propulsion test operations and interpret results.
Must-have skills:
- Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
- Ability to design/produce test procedures and data review processes
- Hands-on fabrication experience with common power tools
- Drive to deliver on tight schedules; capable of creative problem-solving
- Occasional night shifts
Nice-to-haves:
- Aerospace experience (not required)
- Experience developing propulsion design improvements using real test data
Location & work type: Not specified; internship with occasional night shifts; likely on-site at test facilities (implied by test operations).

Full Description

We are looking for a test engineer intern to support launch and test operations, operations, and controls and automation.

Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
Directly control and receive telemetry from the test stand and test articles through GUIs and an integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization

Design advanced propulsion test stands including 3D modeling, fluids, structural, and thermal analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands
Create, modify, and optimize test sequences, procedures, and data review processes
Conduct complex propulsion test operations to assess performance of rocket engines and stages
Help develop new rocket engine propulsion designs based on real test data

Current undergraduate or graduate student earning a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
Prior experience in aerospace is not required
Varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen the company's team
Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
Ability to work occasional night shifts

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