Second Order Effects
Technology
AvionicsIntegration&TestEngineeringIntern(Summer2026)
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“Avionics Integration & Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) at Second Order Effects. Skills: Avionics integration, Test engineering, Data acquisition. Operate data acquisition systems. Capture and analyze test data”
Industry & Context.
Debugging; Troubleshooting
Export controlled projects, 40 hours a week, 12-to-16 week internship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current college enrollment, Programming experience Python, Basic electrical circuits knowledge, Familiarity avionics interfaces, Attention to detail, Written and verbal communication
Nice to Have
Experience team-based design, Familiarity aerospace environmental testing, Experience automated test systems, Exposure hardware-in-the-loop, Familiarity avionics standards, Experience Linux operating systems, Exposure version control systems, Understanding signal integrity concepts
What You'll Do.
Operate data acquisition systems
Capture and analyze test data
Document results clearly
Flag anomalies for review
Write clear procedures
Communicate findings to engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team-based design; Team interaction
Communication Scope
Document test results; Communicate findings
Full Job Description
Role Overview: As an Avionics Integration document results clearly and flag anomalies for engineering review Data Acquisition: Operate data acquisition systems and test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, thermal chambers, etc.) to capture and analyze test data What You Will Need: Current enrollment in college (Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field) Programming experience with Python or another object-oriented language, including writing maintainable, readable code for test or instrumentation applications Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, signals, and electronics fundamentals Familiarity with avionics interfaces or communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, or similar) Strong attention to detail when handling flight hardware, test equipment, and technical documentation Curiosity and drive to learn in a fast-paced, hardware-forward environment; comfort taking instruction and asking questions Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document test results, write clear procedures, and communicate findings to engineers What Would Be Useful: Experience in a team-based design and build project (e.g., CubeSat, Formula SAE, Rover Challenge, rocketry, or similar) Familiarity with aerospace environmental testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and EMI/EMC Experience with automated test systems, data logging software, or lab instruments controlled via Python Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or software-in-the-loop (SITL) test architectures Familiarity with avionics standards or DO-178C/DO-254 test concepts Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line environments Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) for managing test scripts and documentation Understanding of signal integrity concepts or experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to debug hardware i
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