Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Job Overview We are seeking a Test Engineer Intern who will work on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing our autonomous surface vessels. This is a hands-on experience, which will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to projects that significantly impact national security and maritime innovation. This internship is ideal for students pursuing aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field, and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience with engineering calculations, solid modeling, and drawing
- Experience with engineering report writing, data acquisition, data analysis, hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
- This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with design and simulation tools, such as Rhino, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks are a plus
- Preferred coursework in CAD, Machine Element Design, and Solid and Fluid Mechanics
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of hardware and software systems for ASVs
- Support the analysis of ASV hull forms for stability, hydrodynamics, and structural integrity
- Participate in the testing and validation of ASV prototypes and vessel autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance
- Assist in computational fluid dynamics simulations to evaluate vessel performance
- Conduct research and implement solutions for sensor integration, data processing, and machine learning applications
- Contribute to the integration of propulsion systems, control surfaces, and onboard equipment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and refine ASV prototypes
- Ensure vessel designs support mission-specific operational requirements
- Document progress, prepare and write reports, and present findings to the team
- Support the downstream workflow of directed research, design, and build-related tasks
- Execute engineering report writing, data acquisition, and data analysis
- Contribute using hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
