Second Order Effects is hiring a
Integration & Test Engineering Intern

Summary

Join Second Order Effects as an Integration/Test Engineering Intern! Gain hands-on test engineering experience, operate equipment from thermal chambers to test prototype flight hardware, work with data acquisition systems and control systems, and write automation and interface software in Python. Must be a current college student or have a Bachelor's Degree in related fields, have programming skills, basic knowledge of physics, excellent attention to detail, and available to work from January 6th, 2025 to April 25th, 2025.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in college or Bachelor's Degree (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Math, or related field)
• Programming skills with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Java) and experience generating maintainable code for applications that interface with test equipment
• Basic knowledge of physics with respect to electricity, magnetism, and electronic circuits

Responsibilities

• Report to a mentor who will be responsible for feedback and learning— mentors will also assign tasks and projects to work closely with the teams
• Execute test procedures, troubleshooting, and documentation of results
• Work with data acquisition systems and control systems to continually improve in-test data recording and usability of the systems
• Gain exposure to designing, assembling, and testing custom hardware/electrical systems for our customers
• Generate and use test systems and procedures while operating hardware under environmental tests
• Write automation and interface software in Python for testing, troubleshooting, and production checkouts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a team-based design and build project (e.g., Formula SAE, Solar Car, CubeSat, etc.)
• Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization
• Exposure to automated test systems and test equipment; experience with datalogging, and data processing software
• Experience with control system logic and interfacing with test equipment and hardware
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental testing, such as thermal cycling, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC
• Experience with continuous testing or related high-reliability software development strategies
• Experience with Linux operating systems

Benefits

• Compensation range of $66,400-$66,900 per year on a salary basis
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees + 50% dependent coverage
• Accrue paid time off policy + accrue sick days policy + paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account and employer matching (Safe Harbor 4%)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Housing stipend
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging ports
• Casual dress code
• Daily catered lunches, snacks, and accessible kitchen