Manufacturing and Test Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Summary

Rendezvous Robotics is solving the problem of spacecraft size constraints with innovative modular components. They are seeking a Manufacturing and Test Engineering Intern to develop testbeds, support spacecraft manufacturing, and enhance hardware verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own testbeds used to manufacture and test the different subsystems including power, docking, and communication interfaces
• Support manufacturing of spacecraft tiles, creating work procedures and finding optimizations
• Build and refine fixtures and test jigs for repeatable hardware verification
• Track and troubleshoot manufacturing defects, feeding findings back into design
• Help build out test data pipelines so results are captured consistently across builds

Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Comfortable with hand tools, basic soldering, and hardware assembly
• Attention to detail and comfort working from written test procedures
• Experience with battery pack assembly or handling lithium-ion cells
• Familiarity with environmental test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables)
• Background in test automation or data logging (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Quality or manufacturing process experience, even outside aerospace

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Comfortable with hand tools, basic soldering, and hardware assembly
• Attention to detail and comfort working from written test procedures

Nice to Haves

• Experience with battery pack assembly or handling lithium-ion cells
• Familiarity with environmental test equipment (thermal chambers, vibration tables)
• Background in test automation or data logging (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Quality or manufacturing process experience, even outside aerospace