Spacecraft Avionics Mechanical Design Intern

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week Summer 2027 program in Redondo Beach, CA. You will design, manufacture, and test mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, collaborating with electrical, propulsion, GNC and structures teams to maximize vehicle performance.

This on-site internship runs May/June through August/September 2027, with compensation at $32.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software
• Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer
• Understanding of fabrication methods, such as CNC milling and 3D printing
• Familiarity working hands-on with basic shop tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical design, generate drawings for various avionics systems and devices
• Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity
• Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance
• Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices
• Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions

Skills

CAD design

Static loads

Heat transfer concepts

Fabrication methods

Shop tools

Communication of technical challenges

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/ME/AE

Tools

NX

Ansys Mechanical

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for a 12-week Summer 2027 program in Redondo Beach, CA. You will design, manufacture, and test mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, collaborating with electrical, propulsion, GNC and structures teams to maximize vehicle performance.

This on-site internship runs May/June through August/September 2027, with compensation at $32.00 per hour.