Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

On-site internship

12-week program

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design, build, and operation of test systems for propulsion and spacecraft hardware. This hands-on role offers exposure to fluid, mechanical, and electrical subsystems in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The 12-week internship (May/June through August/September 2027) emphasizes practical engineering experience, on-site collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to spaceflight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science in progress or completed.
• Ability to own projects and work in a small team.
• Hands-on experience with fluid or mechanical systems.
• Prior experience with propulsion development and testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft testing.
• Collaborate with propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing teams.
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed.
• Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight.

Skills

Hands-on systems experience

Project ownership

Fluid/mechanical systems knowledge

Propulsion development/testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field

Tools

Valves & regulators components

Sensors & power supplies

Pneumatic/hydraulic test equipment

Tube fabrication/metalworking/wiring

Job description

Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Department: Internship

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Description

As a Development Test Engineering Intern, you will work on all aspects of development test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design

*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027

Responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing
• Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company including propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
• Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field
• Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
• Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment
• Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
• Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment
• Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing

Additional Requirements

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, 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.

• Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• Medical, vision & dental coverage
• 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.