Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Space Operations Engineer Intern

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Summer 2027Redondo Beach, CA, USA$30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Recent completion of or current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
Familiarity with scripting or programming, such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions.
Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments.
Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks.
Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans.
Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed.
Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities.

As a Space Operations Engineer Intern at Impulse Space, you'll support real-world spacecraft missions by assisting with the planning, development, and testing of mission operations. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers on a variety of tasks ranging from simulation support to test execution and procedure development. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-time spacecraft operations and mission-level engineering. and operations for ambitious near-Earth and interplanetary missions.

*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027

Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions
Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments
Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks
Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans
Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed
Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities

Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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