Impulse Space
Electric Propulsion Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
2651 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
On-site · Internship · $30/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, assembly, and operation of electric propulsion test facilities, including vacuum chambers and diagnostics equipment
- Support the development, fabrication, analysis, and testing of electric propulsion hardware and ground support equipment
- Contribute to test campaigns by preparing setups, executing procedures under supervision, and analyzing results
- Assist in component design using CAD tools and help prepare engineering drawings and documentation
- Support interdisciplinary activities, collaborating with mechanical, thermal, and controls engineers on integration and testing
- Participate in hardware build, troubleshooting, and process improvement efforts
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity with CAD software and basic design principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Hands-on experience in an aerospace, propulsion, or experimental research lab setting
- Experience with vacuum systems, high-voltage equipment, or plasma devices
- Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, or test automation tools
- Knowledge of thermal or structural analysis methods
- Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship
- This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space 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.