Impulse Space
Propulsion Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Recent completion or working towards a degree in engineering, science or related field
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develop and validate propulsion components or systems for a high-performance spacecraft, working with design, test, and manufacturing teams.
What you'll do
- Own critical aspects of propulsion component or system development and deliver hardware, analyses, or documentation.
- Work with design, test, and manufacturing teams to produce and validate hardware.
- Ensure hardware meets performance and functional intent, resolving technical issues.
What they ask for
- Recently completed or currently pursuing a degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated project ownership and ability to work well in a small team.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with fluid or mechanical systems.
- Able and willing to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the internship.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials.
- Familiarity with analysis programming such as MATLAB, Python, or Excel; prior hardware development or testing experience.
Pay
$30.00 / hour (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Python, Excel
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