Impulse Space
EMC Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
2651 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
On-site · Internship · $32/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
- Contribute to optimization of in-house EMC automation.
- Drive semi-anechoic chamber bringup and inter-chamber repeatability.
- Conduct analysis and simulation of spacecraft components and systems for phenomen such as radiated emissions, surface charging, and performance in radiation.
- Conduct component level and system level EMC testing per MIL-STD 461 & MIL-STD-464
- Drive test plans, test reports, and troubleshooting efforts with diverse engineering groups across multiple satellite designs.
- Operate and integrate common EMC lab related equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, scopes, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program for Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related area.
- Understanding of circuit theory and EM fundamentals concepts.
- Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with RF test equipment.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Understanding of radiated, conducted, and transient testing.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Understanding of RF fundamentals such as antenna principles, link budgets, desense, S-parameters, transmission line theory, amplifiers, etc.
- Experience with EMC Design Guidelines and Best Practices.
- Experience with simulation tools such as EMC Plus, ADS, CST, HFSS, etc.
- 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.