RF Test Automation Intern – Summer 2027

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an RF Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the development, automation, and validation of RF test systems used to validate spacecraft communication hardware and RF subsystems. The role emphasizes test automation, lab bring-up, and data-driven validation in a fast-paced hardware environment.

The 12-week program runs May/June through August/September 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience working in an electronics or RF lab environment.
• Understanding of RF and microwave fundamentals including transmission lines, impedance matching, S-parameters, gain, noise figure, and filtering.
• Familiarity with common RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Experience troubleshooting PCBs or embedded hardware at the board or system level.
• Basic programming or scripting experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated RF test scripts and validation tools using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Support RF hardware bring-up, integration, characterization, and troubleshooting in laboratory environments.
• Assist with development of automated test stations for RF components and subsystems including amplifiers, filters, LNAs, mixers, and transceivers.
• Interface with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Execute RF validation and performance testing, collect data, and analyze results against system requirements.
• Support design verification efforts through test procedure development and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RF, avionics, software, and manufacturing teams to improve test workflows and system reliability.
• Assist with RF schematic review, hardware debug, and manufacturing support activities as needed.

Skills

Hands-on RF lab

Python scripting

Electronics debugging

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in EE/CE/Physics

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an RF Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the development, automation, and validation of RF test systems used to validate spacecraft communication hardware and RF subsystems. The role emphasizes test automation, lab bring-up, and data-driven validation in a fast-paced hardware environment.

The 12-week program runs May/June through August/September 2027.