Manufacturing and Test Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Job overview

The Manufacturing and Test Engineering Intern (Spring 2027) is an onsite, full-time internship based in Golden, CO, for 12–15 weeks. Compensation is not specified. Rendezvous Robotics is developing electromagnetic self-assembling spacecraft tiles to enable larger spacecraft systems. The intern supports manufacturing and testing of spacecraft subsystems by developing testbeds, improving work procedures, building fixtures, investigating defects, and helping capture test data. The work contributes to repeatable hardware verification and the company’s spacecraft development efforts.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain testbeds for power, docking, and communication interfaces
• support spacecraft tile manufacturing and improve work procedures
• build and refine fixtures and test jigs
• track and troubleshoot manufacturing defects and feed findings into design
• help build test data pipelines for consistent results.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing engineering

test engineering

engineering intern

spring 2027

spacecraft

hardware testing

testbeds

fixtures and test jigs

manufacturing processes

lakewood co

rendezvous robotics

12–15 weeks

itar eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The internship offers hands-on work across spacecraft hardware, manufacturing, and test engineering; applicants must meet the stated ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

About the employer

Rendezvous Robotics is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.