EMC Engineering Intern: Spacecraft & RF Lab

Impulsespace

Redondo Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an EMC Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Redondo Beach, CA. You will support EMC workflows alongside RF, Avionics, Mechanical and Software teams, contributing to testing, troubleshooting and reporting on electromagnetic performance of spacecraft components.

This 12-week internship runs May/June to August/September 2027, with on-site work and overtime eligibility. Compensation is $32.00 per hour, and interns gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Fundamental EM and circuit theory knowledge.
Hands-on lab experience with RF test equipment.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

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 radiated emissions, surface charging, and performance in radiation.
Conduct component 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 equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, scopes.