Antenna Engineering Intern - Space RF (Spring 2027 On-Site)

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach invites an Antenna Engineering Intern for the 12-week January–May 2027 term. You will support antenna design, testing, and integration for spacecraft systems, working with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

The role requires a pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ year in antenna/RF design, and scripting experience. On-site work is required for the duration of the internship.

Qualifications

• This position requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 1 year in antenna, RF, or electrical hardware design, including lab work.
• Experience scripting in Python or MATLAB is preferred.
• Familiarity with impedance matching, s-parameters, and microwave analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform antenna testing using test chambers and analyze test data.
• Analyze real-world performance, debug antenna issues on vehicles, improve radiated performance.
• EM simulations of PCBs and vehicle structures for desense and loss analysis.
• Contribute to antenna design for future vehicles.
• Collaborate with RF and mechanical engineers to integrate designs into hardware.
• Design mechanical antenna support structures and test fixtures.

Skills

Antenna design

Python/MATLAB

EM concepts

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related

Tools

KiCad/Altium/Cadence

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach invites an Antenna Engineering Intern for the 12-week January–May 2027 term. You will support antenna design, testing, and integration for spacecraft systems, working with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

The role requires a pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ year in antenna/RF design, and scripting experience. On-site work is required for the duration of the internship.