Summer 2027 Internship – Test Engineering

About This Role

As a Test Engineering Intern, you’ll own a mix of hardware and software development projects supporting satellite test and ground-support systems.

Current project areas may include:

Designing and building a hardware system to remotely monitor satellite battery voltage through our ground-support equipment

Developing a graphical user interface (GUI) to simplify and support solar array deployment testing

Writing and maintaining software used to support test operations and engineering workflows

Integrating hardware, software, telemetry, and test equipment into usable engineering tools

Working from defined engineering requirements and developing solutions that meet those requirements

Presenting your designs through Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)

Documenting, testing, and delivering completed hardware and software products for continued team use

In addition to your primary projects, you may also have opportunities to gain exposure to satellite testing on the production floor, environmental testing, and other aspects of spacecraft operations.

What We’re Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or a related technical field; undergraduate students must be rising juniors or rising seniors
Programming experience with Python or a similar language
Foundational understanding of electrical concepts, including voltage, current, and circuits
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Curiosity and interest in working across both hardware and software

Nice to Haves

Hands-on experience through internships, research, engineering clubs, or student projects
Exposure to electrical hardware, RF systems, or test equipment
Experience building GUIs, software tools, or other applications
Previous aerospace, satellite, or space-industry exposure

During Your Internship, You Can Expect To

Own real hardware and software projects that support Loft’s satellite test operations
Work through an engineering development lifecycle from requirements through design reviews and final delivery
Receive ongoing mentorship and feedback from your mentor and manager
Gain hands-on exposure to satellite hardware, test systems, and engineering workflows
Learn from teams across Loft and gain exposure to different parts of the organization
Build relationships with fellow interns and Loft employees
Present your work and key learnings at the end of the internship

Compensation & Logistics

• Hourly compensation: $30.00/hour
• Timing: Full-time, 10–12 week Summer 2027 internship. Start and end dates will be coordinated based on school schedule and team availability.
• Location: On-site in Golden, Colorado
• Relocation: Loft offers housing/relocation support for interns traveling from outside the local area.
• In-office perks: Daily catered lunches and snacks