Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Information Security Intern

Security Operations & Incident Response +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Strong interest in information security, compliance, and risk management.
Foundational understanding of security principles, including authentication, access control, encryption, and network defense.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily security monitoring activities, including alert triage, log review, and incident response tasks under supervision.
Participate in vulnerability management workflows, including scanning, report generation, and remediation tracking.
Support user access reviews, security control checks, and policy compliance activities.
Help implement and validate endpoint and network security controls, such as EDR, firewall rules, and MFA policies, under the guidance of the security team.
Contribute to internal documentation, including security procedures, playbooks, and compliance artifacts.
Participate in security awareness initiatives, training content development, and communication campaigns.
Assist with governance and risk assessments, including control validation and evidence collection for frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
Support audit readiness efforts by organizing documentation and assisting with internal security reviews.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, or vulnerability scanners.

As an Information Security Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of a security program supporting a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. You will work alongside experienced security engineers and analysts on real projects involving security monitoring, policy implementation, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives.

This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field to gain meaningful experience in a security program that supports aerospace and defense operations.

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

Assist with daily security monitoring activities, including alert triage, log review, and incident response tasks under supervision.
Participate in vulnerability management workflows, including scanning, report generation, and remediation tracking.
Support user access reviews, security control checks, and policy compliance activities.
Help implement and validate endpoint and network security controls (e.g., EDR, firewall rules, MFA policies) under the guidance of the security team.
Contribute to internal documentation including security procedures, playbooks, and compliance artifacts.
Participate in security awareness initiatives, training content development, and communication campaigns.
Assist with governance and risk assessments, including control validation and evidence collection for frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
Support audit readiness efforts by organizing documentation and assisting with internal security reviews.

Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Strong interest in information security, compliance, and risk management.
Foundational understanding of security principles, including authentication, access control, encryption, and network defense.
Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, or vulnerability scanners is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

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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