Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience across machine shop, structures, and propulsion while helping move spacecraft components from development to high-volume production.

The 12-week program runs May/June through August/September 2027; you will work in a fast-paced, agile team and collaborate with design teams to create reliable, cost-efficient hardware.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an engineering or science degree.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work in a small team.
• Hands-on fabrication experience with tools such as power tools, tube bending, machining, or welding.
• Willing to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the 12-week internship.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Engineering teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes for space-grade components and vehicles.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to produce reliable hardware.
• Evaluate manufacturing techniques (additive, subtractive, forming, welding, brazing).
• Create efficient assembly and inspection processes.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Project ownership

Small team collaboration

Education

Engineering or science degree (in progress)

Tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Tube bending

Machining

Welding

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience across machine shop, structures, and propulsion while helping move spacecraft components from development to high-volume production.

The 12-week program runs May/June through August/September 2027; you will work in a fast-paced, agile team and collaborate with design teams to create reliable, cost-efficient hardware.