Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $30.00 / hour Description As a Development Test Engineering Intern , you will work on all aspects of development test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design *This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027 Responsibilities • Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing • Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company including propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing • Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed • Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight Minimum Qualifications • Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field • Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team • Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems • Preferred Skills and Experience • Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) • Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment • Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing Preferred Skills and Experience • Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) • Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment • Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing Additional Requirements • Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship • This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options , and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan .

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.