Internship: Forward Deployed Engineer, Test
About Revel
At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.
The Internship
As a Forward Deployed Test Engineering Intern at Revel, you’ll work at the intersection of software, hardware, and testing to help our customers build and operate better test systems.
You’ll work alongside our Forward Deployed Engineering and Software teams to integrate Revel with customer test stands, build test infrastructure, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, develop dashboards and workflows, and help engineering teams get more out of their test operations.
You’ll get hands-on exposure to the systems behind aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing. You’ll learn how software, hardware, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test infrastructure come together in real-world environments—and how to diagnose problems when things don't work as expected.
This is a highly technical, hands-on internship. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, take ownership of meaningful projects, and have the opportunity to see your work used with real hardware.
What You'll Do
Help deploy and integrate Revel with customer test stands, sensors, actuators, and existing infrastructure
Work alongside customer engineering teams to understand their test processes and identify opportunities to improve them
Build and maintain test infrastructure, dashboards, and software workflows
Write RevelCode and other software to automate and streamline testing
Support data acquisition, telemetry, and hardware validation efforts
Troubleshoot issues across software, networking, firmware, hardware, and physical test systems
Help run and support test campaigns in real-world hardware environments
Deliver training and documentation to help new users get up and running with Revel
Collaborate with internal software and product teams to turn field learnings into product improvements
Occasionally travel to customer sites with the team
What We're Looking For
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Rising Junior or Senior graduating in 2027 or 2028
Hands-on experience with engineering projects involving hardware, software, testing, or instrumentation
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Basic programming experience in Python, C, C++, or another programming language
Basic understanding of how software, hardware, sensors, and networks interact
Interest in test engineering, embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other hardware-focused environments
Comfortable getting hands-on with physical hardware and troubleshooting problems in real-world environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curious, self-directed, and excited to learn from experienced engineers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)
Bonus Points
Experience with data acquisition systems, test stands, instrumentation, or test automation
Experience with sensors, actuators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, or other test equipment
Experience with PLCs, control systems, NI software suite, TwinCAT, or CodeSys
Experience building or maintaining test infrastructure through academic, personal, or previous internship projects
Experience with embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other hardware-focused projects
Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Rust, or other systems programming languages
Familiarity with networking and debugging communication between hardware and software
Startup experience and passion for aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or robotics
Why Revel
Work on hardware that matters — our customers are building aerospace systems, advanced manufacturing lines, and critical infrastructure
Build and test real things — work directly with the hardware and systems used in real-world engineering environments
Learn from exceptional engineers — work closely with experienced Forward Deployed, Test, and Software Engineers
Get customer exposure — see firsthand how engineering teams design, test, and operate complex hardware
Own meaningful projects — take responsibility for projects that directly impact our customers and product
Grow quickly — work in a small, ambitious team where your contributions are visible
Internship Details
Program: Summer 2027 Internship
Duration: June - August 2027
Type: Summer, paid internship
Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco
Work environment: On-site
Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites may be required
Join us to redefine what’s possible in software for hardware.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.