Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Summer 2027Redondo Beach, CA, USA$32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience designing mechanical components in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer.
Understanding of fabrication methods such as computer numerical control (CNC) milling and 3D printing.
Familiarity working hands-on with basic shop tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills.
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale, and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

Design, manufacture, and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics.
Work closely with electrical, propulsion, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), and vehicle structures engineers to execute architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance.
Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical designs, and generate drawings for various avionics systems and devices.
Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity.
Design products for ease of manufacture and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated.
Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to predict system performance.
Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices.
Develop and document efficient build processes, and work with technicians to improve instructions.

As an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern your core responsibility will be to design, manufacture, and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics. You will work closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to execute on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance.

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

Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical design, generate drawings for various avionics systems and devices
Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity
Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated
Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance
Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices
Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software
Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer
Understanding of fabrication methods, such as CNC milling and 3D printing
Familiarity working hands-on with basic shop tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

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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