Intern, Test & AIT Engineering

Location & Work Type: Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg (Onsite)
Contract Type: Internship - 6 months

ROLE DESCRIPTION - Intern - Test & AIT Engineering

Join our satellite engineering team and gain hands-on experience supporting the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware and electronic systems. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will contribute to functional, environmental, and production testing while learning industry-standard aerospace processes and quality practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of tests on satellite electronic assemblies, subsystems, and integrated spacecraft systems.
• Participate in spacecraft assembly, integration, validation, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Assist with test setup, instrumentation, cabling, data acquisition, and result analysis.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, functional verification, and compliance with test requirements and procedures.
• Support environmental testing campaigns, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and thermal cycling tests.
• Help install and monitor sensors and test equipment, perform post-test inspections, and document results.
• Assist in the assembly and maintenance of test benches, test racks, and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
• Support production testing activities and contribute to the improvement and automation of test processes where applicable.
• Maintain accurate test records, configurations, and hardware traceability in line with aerospace quality standards.

Profile

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in satellite systems, electronics, or space engineering.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, laboratory equipment, and testing methods.
• Familiarity with Python, electrical schematics, or test equipment is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to spacecraft development and testing.
• Experience in laboratories, cleanrooms, and production environments.
• Mentorship from industry experts.
• Practical skills in satellite manufacturing, integration, testing, and aerospace quality standards.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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