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 .