Spacecraft Avionics & Propulsion Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Electrical Propulsion Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will design, build, and test custom circuit boards and avionics hardware powering Electra, the electric propulsion system, gaining hands-on experience across the spacecraft electronics lifecycle.

This 12-week internship runs May/June to August/September 2027 and is on-site. You’ll work with experienced engineers across propulsion, firmware, software, GNC, mechanical, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with circuit analysis and electronic components.
• Coursework or project experience in analog, digital, or power electronics.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting electronic circuits.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, assembly, and testing of custom boards and avionics hardware.
• Support schematic development, component selection, circuit analysis, simulation, PCB layout.
• Assist with development and testing of drivers, power converters, load switches, and other electronics.
• Support hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation in the lab.
• Contribute to test setups, execute tests, and analyze data.
• Assist with hardware interfaces, requirements, and documentation.
• Support integration with propulsion, firmware, software, and other teams.
• Participate in hardware builds, rework, troubleshooting, and process improvements.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Hands-on testing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB design tools

Circuit simulation tools

Soldering

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Electrical Propulsion Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will design, build, and test custom circuit boards and avionics hardware powering Electra, the electric propulsion system, gaining hands-on experience across the spacecraft electronics lifecycle.

This 12-week internship runs May/June to August/September 2027 and is on-site. You’ll work with experienced engineers across propulsion, firmware, software, GNC, mechanical, manufacturing,