Propulsion Eng Intern — Spacecraft Hardware (On‑Site, Redondo Beach)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical vision dental

401(k)

Job summary

Impulse Space invites applications for a Propulsion Engineering Intern in Redondo Beach. The 12-week program runs May/June through August/September 2027, offering hands-on propulsion development work within a fast-paced, agile team.

You will own propulsion components or systems, collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams, and deliver hardware and analyses while advancing high-performance spacecraft concepts.

Qualifications

• Recent completion or working towards a degree in engineering, 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.

Responsibilities

• Own critical aspects of propulsion component and/or system development
• Work with the design, test, and manufacturing teams to produce and validate hardware
• Ensure that the performance and function of the hardware meets intent
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
• Deliver high-quality hardware, analyses, and/or documentation

Skills

Fluids

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Mechanics

Materials

Education

Recent completion or working towards a degree in engineering, science or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Excel

Job description

Impulse Space invites applications for a Propulsion Engineering Intern in Redondo Beach. The 12-week program runs May/June through August/September 2027, offering hands-on propulsion development work within a fast-paced, agile team.

You will own propulsion components or systems, collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams, and deliver hardware and analyses while advancing high-performance spacecraft concepts.