RF Engineering Intern - Spacecraft RF Design & Testing

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an RF Engineering Intern to design, manufacture and test custom RF systems, collaborating with RF, avionics, software and mechanical engineers to advance spacecraft RF development.

You will contribute to component selection, bench testing, system bring-up and manufacturing, with hands-on labs, CST/HFSS/ADS simulations, and opportunities to grow through the internship's 12-week timeline (May/June to Aug/Sept 2027).

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related area.
Experience troubleshooting PCBs at the board or system level.
Understanding of RF and microwave concepts such as transmission lines, S-parameters, amplifiers, splitters, etc.
Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with test equipment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and select RF components from various vendors for system integration
Run simulations and generate link budgets for early-stage wireless designs
Design and execute validation plans for RF system designs
Work on RF schematics, layout, and manufacturing for test and/or flight products
Utilize simulation software including CST, HFSS, and ADS to design RF front end components