Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Development Test 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 work toward a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or a 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.

Responsibilities

Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing.
Collaborate with 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.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of components such as valves, regulators, sensors, and power supplies, and hands-on skills such as tube fabrication, metalworking, and wiring.
Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment.
Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing.

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

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

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

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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