Spacecraft Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

On-site internship

12-week program

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design, build, and operation of test systems for propulsion and spacecraft hardware. This hands-on role offers exposure to fluid, mechanical, and electrical subsystems in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The 12-week internship (May/June through August/September 2027) emphasizes practical engineering experience, on-site collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to spaceflight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science in progress or completed.
• Ability to own projects and work in a small team.
• Hands-on experience with fluid or mechanical systems.
• Prior experience with propulsion development and testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft testing.
• Collaborate with propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing teams.
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed.
• Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight.

Skills

Hands-on systems experience

Project ownership

Fluid/mechanical systems knowledge

Propulsion development/testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field

Tools

Valves & regulators components

Sensors & power supplies

Pneumatic/hydraulic test equipment

Tube fabrication/metalworking/wiring

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the design, build, and operation of test systems for propulsion and spacecraft hardware. This hands-on role offers exposure to fluid, mechanical, and electrical subsystems in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The 12-week internship (May/June through August/September 2027) emphasizes practical engineering experience, on-site collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to spaceflight