Avionics Mechanical Eng Intern — 12-Week, On-Site in Redondo

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Redondo Beach

Overtime pay eligibility

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week program from May/June through August/September 2027. You will design, manufacture, and test mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, collaborating with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to maximize overall vehicle performance.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, with CAD experience and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software.
• Understanding of static loads and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical design, generate drawings for avionics systems and devices.
• Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity.
• Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance.
• Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices.
• Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions.

Skills

CAD software

Shop tools familiarity

Communication of technical challenges

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace)

Tools

NX

Ansys Mechanical

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week program from May/June through August/September 2027. You will design, manufacture, and test mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, collaborating with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to maximize overall vehicle performance.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, with CAD experience and