Systems and Test Engineering Intern

Position Title: Systems and Test Engineering Intern

Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (on site)
Duration: Summer 2025 (8-12 weeks)

Role Overview:
The Systems and Test Engineering Intern will support the Systems and Test department by assisting in engineering processes, system modeling, and testing activities.

This role provides hands-on experience with process mapping, test validation, and engineering documentation within a real-world aerospace and defense environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist with process mapping and systems modeling to improve engineering workflows
* Write work instructions, test procedures, and other technical documentation
* Support manual and automated testing efforts, including troubleshooting test setups
* Collaborate with engineering teams to improve test methodologies and documentation accuracy
* Perform other related tasks within the Systems and Test department as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering specifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Familiarity with engineering process mapping and system modeling tools is a plus
* Hands-on experience with testing or troubleshooting engineering systems is preferred

Education:
Pursuing a degree in General Engineering or a related field
Preferred: Rising seniors; Rising juniors considered on a case-by-case basis
Previous internship experience preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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