Impulse Space
Vehicle Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Completion of or working toward a degree in engineering or science.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Supports spacecraft development by helping design, analyze, build, and test vehicle hardware and related equipment.
What you'll do
- Support design and build of spacecraft structures, tanks, mechanisms, and thermal management systems.
- Assist with design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of spacecraft hardware and test equipment.
- Work with design and manufacturing engineers to produce and test hardware and resolve technical issues.
What they ask for
- Completion of or enrollment in an engineering or science degree program.
- Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in mechanics and materials, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluids.
- Willingness and ability to work on-site in Redondo Beach, California, for the internship.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with mechanical systems and taking a hardware project through design, build, and test.
- Familiarity with CAD software and analysis programming such as MATLAB or Excel.
Pay
$30.00 / hour (base pay)
Tools
CAD, MATLAB, Excel
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