Test Engineering Intern

Benchmark Space Systems•Burlington, VT

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Intern for summer 2027. The intern will work closely with engineers and chemists to test technologies supporting next-generation in-space propulsion products for small satellites. The role provides exposure to industry best practices, propulsion engineering, propellant chemistry, engineering software, and documenting and presenting engineering results. This position is on-site in Burlington, Vermont. Benchmark Space Systems develops in-space mobility and propulsion technologies for satellite maneuvering and collision avoidance. The company describes itself as an entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization where employees are expected to solve problems, ask questions, collaborate across departments, and assist with other tasks as business needs require. The intern is expected to uphold the company’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
Qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Have strong organization, record-keeping, and written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Be able and willing to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, matrixed cross-functional environment.
Be able to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
Use effective written, visual presentation, and oral communication strategies to explain technical problems and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or research experience in the space industry.
Previous internship or research experience related to chemical propulsion or small satellite technologies.
Aerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club experience.
Experience working on a project that produced flight hardware.
Experience with laboratory test equipment, such as thermal vacuum chambers or vibration testing systems.
Knowledge of laboratory safety best practices.
Familiarity with common aerospace testing standards, such as SMC-S-016 and GSFC-STD-7000B.
Inventory management and material handling experience.
Experience writing and editing Python code for data acquisition.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and review test plans and procedures.
Create, modify, and review test fixture and test stand designs.
Create and manage assembly and testing schedules.
Identify and communicate opportunities to improve test processes and workflows, increasing efficiency and quality of internal and external deliverables.
Document test results and procedural redlines, and author test reports.
Generate nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects and workload simultaneously.
Proactively and regularly communicate assignment status.
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and positions, assisting with other tasks as needed based on business needs.
Maintain Benchmark’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.