Impulse Space
Propulsion Test Engineering Intern (Mojave - Summer 2027)
Mojave, California · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or a related field; recent completion or currently working toward.
- 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
Supports propulsion testing by designing, building, setting up, and operating test equipment for liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems.
What you'll do
- Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems.
- Conduct test operations and perform setup, inspections, checkouts, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with teams across the company, including in Redondo Beach and Mojave.
What they ask for
- Recently completed or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with fluid or mechanical systems.
- Willing and able to work on-site in Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of components such as valves, regulators, sensors, and power supplies, and hands-on skills such as tube fabrication, metalworking, and wiring.
- Prior experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical test equipment, or propulsion development and/or testing.
Pay
$30.00 / hour (base salary)
Tools
valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies
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