Test Engineer Intern

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2026 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business. 

Test Engineering Interns will provide electrical project support through:

• Testing requirements evaluation

• Detailed test plan & procedure creation

• Test scheduling & coordination with internal & external test labs

• Electronics performance testing

• Results / data interpretation

• Data & test report creation

• Troubleshooting/root cause analysis

• Equipment / instrumentation selection

• Test method development & prove-out Training

• Continuous improvement

• Test process documentation

• Fixture / tool Design & Procurement

• Test program scope / cost

As a part of our internship program, your experience will include: 

• Robust projects with positive business impact 

• Formal and informal feedback from managers 

• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business 

• Networking and social events 

• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with Junior standing at the time of application, preferably in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field. 

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.