Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Impulse Space is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027, a 12-week placement from May/June through August/September 2027. The intern designs, manufactures and tests the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, working closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC and vehicle structures engineers on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements and develop mechanical designs, then generate drawings for avionics systems and devices
• Run design reviews to reach cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity
• Design products for ease of manufacture and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance
• Analyze structural modes, thermal performance and other critical aspects of avionics devices
• Develop and document efficient build processes and work with technicians to improve instructions

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software
• Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer
• Familiarity with fabrication methods such as CNC milling and 3D printing, and hands-on use of basic shop tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and communicate technical challenges and rationales
• Willingness to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration; overtime may be required and is paid
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected individual status or eligibility for the required authorizations under ITAR

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience using NX and Ansys Mechanical
• Understanding of EMI shielding design and the basics of vibration analysis
• Team experience with mechanical and electrical engineers

Pay is $32 per hour.