Test Engineer Intern - Grand Rapids Site at Acron Aviation in Grand Rapids, MI

Job description

• Acron Aviation is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Test Engineer Intern to join our Engineering team in Grand Rapids, Michigan
• This full-time, onsite internship is anticipated to run May through August and provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional engineering environment. You will work alongside experienced test and systems engineers and contribute to assignments representative of work performed by entry-level Test Engineers.
• Depending on the assigned location, team, and product line, you may gain experience in automated test system development, software verification and validation, test execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, production testing, hardware integration, and technical documentation.
• Intern assignments will be aligned with current business and project needs while providing exposure to real-world aerospace, avionics, manufacturing, and engineering test environments. You will support projects that help improve product quality, reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and test system performance while gaining hands-on experience with safety-critical aerospace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of automated test software and test systems.
• Assist with test execution, data collection, and analysis for engineering and production testing.
• Help troubleshoot hardware, software, and test equipment issues.
• Support software verification and validation activities.
• Assist with integration, setup, and testing of automated test stations.
• Create and update technical documentation, work instructions, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support improvements to automated test equipment, including yield improvement, test time reduction, reliability enhancements, and process optimization.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams on cross-functional projects.
• Follow company procedures and aerospace quality standards while supporting safe and reliable product development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and returning to school following the internship.
• Basic programming experience through coursework, projects, or previous internships.
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuits.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• This position may require access to information, technology, software, or hardware that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. To comply with these requirements, applicants must qualify as a US Person.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, or similar programming languages.
• Coursework involving embedded systems, electronics, controls, software development, or test engineering.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and signal generators.
• Exposure to automated testing, data acquisition, instrumentation, or manufacturing test systems.
• Basic knowledge of communication interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, or similar technologies.
• Interest in aerospace, avionics, RF systems, manufacturing test systems, or safety-critical products.
• Experience participating in engineering projects, design teams, research activities, technical competitions, or student engineering organizations.

Skills

Required

• Basic programming experience