Test Engineering Intern (Winter/Spring 2025) in Bastrop, Texas at The Boring Company

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions. Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments that serve to optimize the tunneling process (increase speed, reduce cost).
• Design and conduct experiments that validate machine reliability.
• Develop data-based models for key tunneling parameters.
• Communicate with all stakeholders in the test process and clearly convey results and consequences.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor or graduate degree in physics, chemistry, math and/or engineering.
• Experience conducting research - hypothesize, design experiments, collect data, verify/reject hypotheses.
• Hands-on hardware experience fabricating and assembling complex systems - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
• Experience analyzing data using software (Python, Mathematica, Matlab, R, etc.).
• Strong math and physics skills (Calculus 1 & 2, Physics 1 & 2)
• Acute attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on cross-functional technical projects (mechanical, electrical, software).
• Design experience using CAD software, FEA software, PCB design software, and/or software development.
• Experience analyzing data using Python.
• Experience in creating original technical deliverables (papers, presentations, posters, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in multivariable calculus and linear algebra.
• Knowledgeable in kinematics, thermodynamics, mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
• Basic knowledge of tunnel boring processes and related systems (excavation, ground conditioning, grout, tunnel lining, muck removal, etc.)

CultureWe're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.