RF Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Impulse Space is looking for an RF Engineering Intern for Summer 2027, a 12-week placement from May/June through August/September 2027. The intern designs, manufactures and tests custom RF systems for spacecraft, working alongside RF, avionics, software and mechanical engineers on component selection, bench testing, system bringup and manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and select RF components from various vendors for system integration
• Run simulations and generate link budgets for early-stage wireless designs
• Design and execute validation plans for RF system designs
• Work on RF schematics, layout and manufacturing for test and/or flight products
• Use simulation software such as CST, HFSS and ADS to design RF front-end components

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Experience troubleshooting PCBs at board or system level
• Understanding of RF and microwave concepts such as transmission lines, S-parameters, amplifiers and splitters
• Familiarity with hands-on lab work using test equipment
• Willingness to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship; overtime may be required and is paid

Required skills

• Simulation tools: CST, HFSS, ADS
• Preferred: Python scripting, Altium Designer, experience with PA/LNA/filter test setups, and teamwork with hardware and software engineers

What we offer

• Pay of $32 per hour
• For full-time hires, possible long-term incentives such as stock options, and access to medical, vision and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan