Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

EMC Engineering Intern

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Summer 2027Redondo Beach, CA, USA$32 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related area.
Understanding of circuit theory and electromagnetic fundamentals.
Familiarity working hands-on in a laboratory with radio-frequency test equipment.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering workflows.
Collaborate with RF, Avionics, Mechanical, and Software Engineers to test, troubleshoot, and report findings of electromagnetic performance on various products.
Contribute to spacecraft component and system-level development.
Optimize in-house EMC automation.
Drive semi-anechoic chamber bring-up and inter-chamber repeatability.
Conduct analysis and simulation of spacecraft components and systems for phenomena such as radiated emissions, surface charging, and performance in radiation.
Conduct component-level and system-level EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464.
Drive test plans, test reports, and troubleshooting efforts with diverse engineering groups across multiple satellite designs.
Operate and integrate common EMC laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, and oscilloscopes.

As an EMC Engineering Intern, your core responsibility will be to support electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Engineering workflows. You will collaborate closely with RF, Avionics, Mechanical, and Software Engineers to test, troubleshoot and report findings of electromagnetic performance on various products. You will have the unique opportunity to contribute on various spacecraft components and system level development.

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

Contribute to optimization of in-house EMC automation.
Drive semi-anechoic chamber bringup and inter-chamber repeatability.
Conduct analysis and simulation of spacecraft components and systems for phenomen such as radiated emissions, surface charging, and performance in radiation.
Conduct component level and system level EMC testing per MIL-STD 461 & MIL-STD-464
Drive test plans, test reports, and troubleshooting efforts with diverse engineering groups across multiple satellite designs.
Operate and integrate common EMC lab related equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, scopes, etc.

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program for Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related area.
Understanding of circuit theory and EM fundamentals concepts.
Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with RF test equipment.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast paced 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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