EMC Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

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.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Lab testing

Python scripting

EMC concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Electrical Engineering/Physics or related

Tools

RF test equipment

EMC tools

MIL-STD testing

Job description

EMC Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Department: Internship

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $32.00 / hour

Description

As an EMC Engineering Intern, your core responsibility will be to support electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Engineering workflows. You will collaborate closely with RF, Avionics, Mechanical, and Software Engineers to test, troubleshoot and report findings of electromagnetic performance on various products. You will have the unique opportunity to contribute on various spacecraft components and system level development.

*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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.