Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Proven flight heritage. Built for the nation’s most critical missions. Rocketdyne has powered American launch and national security missions for generations. Today we build the propulsion, power, and communications that get this country’s most important systems where they need to go - and keep them there. If it flies, we power it. If it protects the nation, we deliver it. Real hardware. Real stakes. Start your career with the team that the nation depends on.

The Role As an Test Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work various launch vehicle and space-based application programs, solving our customer’s most difficult technical challenges. The Test Engineer Intern will design, develop, integrate, test, deliver, and support automated test sets used for testing deliverable electronic hardware. A final test set includes test software, hardware, rack with equipment, test cables, and all associated drawings.

Professional Development Opportunities with Rocketdyne

• Project-based, direct professional experience in your field of study.
• Working under guidance of experienced engineering and design professionals, with both manager and mentor relationships to build your skillset and prepare for your future career.
• Rocketdyne-wide learning and development opportunities, including
• Information sessions for both technical and business topics spanning all Rocketdyne businesses and programs

Key Responsibilities

• As part of a team, design the electronic test interfaces and select the necessary equipment to perform the testing of deliverable electronic hardware.
• Develop test software to interface with the test equipment and automate the testing of the unit under test.
• Integrate the hardware design with the software to create a fully functional test set.
• Perform the test set verification and validation to ensure the test set functions as intended and meets the defined requirements.
• Understanding of program level objectives, system concept of operation, and product architectures to determine and develop the test system requirements, methods, and solutions designed to fully verify the product requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans/procedures and associated test readiness reviews.
• Interface with design and system engineering to define and implement test strategies.
• Present and participate within engineering review boards to improve overall quality and eliminate design defects early in the development lifecycle.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills through the preparation and presentation of technical reviews and program status.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Completed 1 year of course work in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using National Instruments hardware platforms and electronic test equipment.
• Prior experience designing and developing electrical circuits, schematics, and layouts
• Prior experience with LabVIEW, TestStand Developer, LabVIEW FPGA and/or VHDL for FPGA.
• Prior experience with communications systems and/or communication protocols. e.g. RS232, 1553, RS422, Ethernet.

Housing and Relocation Assistance

• If currently residing further than 50 miles from the Rocketdyne site, students are eligible to receive a stipend to cover the cost-of-living arrangements and relocation for the summer