AI&T Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Impulse Space is looking for an Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Engineering Intern for Summer 2027, a 12-week program from May/June through August/September. The intern works across the company's engineering teams to help build and test a reliable, high-performance spacecraft, on one of the Automation & Controls, Integration, Development Test or Test Automation teams. The internship is based on site in Redondo Beach, CA.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical test systems for liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing.
• Collaborate with teams across the company, including those in Redondo Beach and Mojave.
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting.
• Run test operations aimed at rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight.
• Write and maintain work instructions, test plans and other critical documentation.
• Work on methods to speed up vehicle build and processing rates, and on tooling and fixturing for assembly and transport.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.

Required profile

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with fluid or mechanical systems.
• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship.
• The role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Preferred skills and experience

• Knowledge of valves, regulators, sensors and power supplies, and skills in tube fabrication, metalworking and wiring.
• Prior experience with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment, and with propulsion development and testing.
• Experience with CAD software, basic fabrication tools, and rocket club, FSAE/SAE or similar hardware teams.
• Experience writing work instructions, developing test plans and implementing instrumentation such as load cells, strain gauges and pressure sensors.

U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals or those eligible for the required authorizations are required to comply with ITAR export regulations. Compensation is $30 per hour.