Assembly, Integration, and Test Intern

Brightpath Technologies builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Brightpath Technologies satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Brightpath Technologies is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Brightpath Technologies has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Brightpath Technologies designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Assembly, Integration and Test Intern Engineer (Fall 2026) Internships at Brightpath Technologies typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university. As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Brightpath Technologies a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Brightpath Technologies. If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. Role: Work on an interdisiciplinary team to design, build, and test satellite hardware and software. Work with the Electrical, Mechanical, RF, Propulsion engineering teams to develop assembly and integration test plans and procedures based on concepts and designs Learn to use various pieces of test equipment and instruments (thermal chambers, vibration tables, DAQs, oscilloscopes, etc.) to successfully execute test plans. Coordinate assembly, integration and environmental test efforts Requirements: Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree) A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize Strong communication skills Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation Must be onsite 5 days a week Bonus: Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing Experience writing Python code to: Interface with test equipment, process large datasets, visualize data Experience in CAD Direct electrical or mechanical design experience Demonstrated ability to debug hardware and software problems under time pressure The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. Base Hourly Pay $29 — $29 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.