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$14.50 - $19.25/hr

... vehicles and work areas • Assists other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks • ... Qualifications The Terracon Columbus office is looking for Construction Materials Testing interns.

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Kent, WA

$40/hr

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Battery inspections and testing * Fluid level checks and top-offs * Support diagnostic processes ... Previous hands-on automotive experience through school, internships, personal projects, or ...

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$19.75 - $25.50/hr

... support testing, data collection, vehicle operations, and mission execution for our autonomous ... SkillBridge Interns play a meaningful role in shaping our processes, culture, and technology. This ...

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Kent, WA · On-site

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for vehicle testing internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Vehicle Testing Intern, you generally need a background in automotive engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and basic knowledge of vehicle systems. Familiarity with data acquisition tools, diagnostic software, and laboratory testing equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork set standout interns apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate testing, reliable data, and safe, efficient collaboration in vehicle development projects.

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As a Vehicle Testing Intern, you can expect to be involved in hands-on tasks such as assisting with vehicle performance tests, collecting and analyzing data from various sensors, and supporting engineers in troubleshooting and documenting test results. Interns often help prepare vehicles for testing, monitor test procedures, and contribute to the post-test analysis and reporting. This role provides a great opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and data analysts, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle development and testing process.

What is a Vehicle Testing Internship?

A Vehicle Testing Internship is a temporary position where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience in evaluating the performance, safety, and reliability of vehicles. Interns assist engineers and technicians with various tests, such as crash tests, emissions testing, and road performance analysis. These internships provide valuable exposure to automotive engineering practices and are often a stepping stone to full-time roles in the automotive industry. Interns learn to use specialized testing equipment, collect and analyze data, and contribute to product development and improvement.
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Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

Avionics Systems Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
AVIONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
As a Starship Avionics Systems & Operations Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a cross-functional team that bridges the gap between vehicle analysis, design, production and vehicle operations. The Starship Avionics Team is responsible for cradle to grave ownership of Starship vehicle avionics as the vehicle is built, tested, launched, recovered and re-launched. This includes development of new capabilities, electrical design of vehicle architecture, repair of electrical components, and troubleshooting of avionics subsystems including power distribution, vehicle network, onboard sensors, actuators, compute, RF, and video.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Represent the Starship avionics system throughout all stages of integration, from production and test all the way through GO for launch
  • Triage, troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electrical hardware issues on an aggressive production schedule. Drive future improvements to minimize prevent reoccurrence
  • Support vehicle pad and flight operations as avionics operator responsible for evaluating vehicle health, resolving issues real time, and recommending path forward
  • Contribute to new avionics vehicle architectures that minimize mass, cost, and labor through collaboration with adjacent teams and supporting analysis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, science, or math
  • 1+ years of experience with electrical component design, system level integration of electronic components or system level testing (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience will be considered)
  • 1+ years of experience using software tools such as Matlab, C++ or Python

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
  • Creative problem solving that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design/development decisions without all available data
  • Experience troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and electrical components
  • Experience with 3D CAD software
  • Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks
  • Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
  • Operations experience in flight test, piloting aircraft, or controlling other high consequence systems in real time

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Extended hours and weekend work frequently required to support critical project and mission milestones
  • Travel to other SpaceX facilities may be intermittently required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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