Test Automation Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Test Automation Engineering Intern to support software, tools, and test infrastructure used across testing operations. You will work with a fast-paced, agile team building systems that enable rapid development and validation of spacecraft technology.

The internship lasts 12 weeks (May/June through August/September 2027). Responsibilities include deploying and debugging software tools, configuring test environments, and collaborating with test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Experience with Python or an OO programming language.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and work effectively in a small, fast-paced team.
• Interest in software that interacts with hardware, sensors, test equipment, or control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment, integration, and debugging of software tools used for data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations across active test stands and lab environments.
• Participate in test operations by helping configure, validate, and troubleshoot software and control systems.
• Collaborate closely with test engineers and operations teams in Redondo Beach and Mojave to ensure software meets real test needs.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and improvements to development workflows (including git).

Skills

Python

OO programming

Ownership mindset

Hardware/test equipment interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

LabVIEW

C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

Job description

Department

Internship

Location

Redondo Beach

Compensation

$30.00 / hour

Description

As a Test Automation Engineering Intern, you will support the development of software, tools, and test infrastructure used across Impulse’s testing operations. You will work closely with a fast-paced, agile team building the systems that enable rapid development and validation of spacecraft technology.

• This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment, integration, and debugging of software tools used for data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations across active test stands and lab environments.
• Participate in test operations by helping configure, validate, and troubleshoot software and control systems.
• Collaborate closely with test engineers and operations teams in Redondo Beach and Mojave to ensure software meets real test needs.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and improvements to development workflows (including git).

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion of or actively working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated coursework or hands-on experience with Python or another object-oriented programming language.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and work effectively in a small, fast-paced team.
• Interest in software that interacts with hardware, sensors, test equipment, or control systems.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with data acquisition systems, hardware control, or real-time test environments.
• Working knowledge of basic lab/test equipment (DAQs, sensors, power supplies, instrumentation).
• Experience with LabVIEW, C++, Real-Time Operating Systems, or embedded systems development.
• Prior experience building software or hardware projects in academic, competition, or internship settings.

Additional Requirements

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship.
• Role may require occasional overtime; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.