Spacecraft Avionics Mechanical Intern - CAD & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern to design, manufacture, and test mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics. The 12-week internship runs May/June through August/September 2027, with compensation of $32.00 per hour.

You will collaborate with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle-structures engineers, perform design work, drawings, hand calculations, and basic FEA to help maximize vehicle performance. On-site, overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 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

Statics

Heat transfer understanding

Fabrication methods understanding

Hands-on shop tools

Technical communication

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

Ansys Mechanical

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern to design, manufacture, and test mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics. The 12-week internship runs May/June through August/September 2027, with compensation of $32.00 per hour.

You will collaborate with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle-structures engineers, perform design work, drawings, hand calculations, and basic FEA to help maximize vehicle performance. On-site, overtime possible.