Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support the full spectrum of manufacturing and assembly for spacecraft components, taking parts from development test articles to high-volume production alongside a fast-paced, agile team. This 12-week internship runs May/June through August/September 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes, work with design teams to improve manufacturability, and help create reliable

Qualifications

• Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science.
• Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team.
• Hands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support our Manufacturing Engineering teams: Machine Shop, Structures Engineering, and Propulsion Engineering, to develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes for space-grade components and vehicles
• Work with the design and development teams to produce highly reliable, cost efficient hardware
• Identify optimal processes for fabricating parts by evaluating manufacturing techniques such as additive, subtractive, forming, welding, brazing, etc.
• Create efficient and reliable assembly and inspection processes
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Skills

Ownership

Hands-on fabrication

Team collaboration

CAD software

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support the full spectrum of manufacturing and assembly for spacecraft components, taking parts from development test articles to high-volume production alongside a fast-paced, agile team. This 12-week internship runs May/June through August/September 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes, work with design teams to improve manufacturability, and help create reliable