Impulse Space

Propulsion Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Internship

41 minutes ago

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Job description

As a Propulsion Engineering Intern, you will work on propulsion development projects while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

Own critical aspects of propulsion component and/or system development
Work with the design, test, and manufacturing teams to produce and validate hardware
Ensure that the performance and function of the hardware meets intent
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Deliver high quality hardware, analyses, and/or documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Recent completion or working towards a degree in engineering, 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

Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials
Familiarity with analysis programming such as MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.
Prior experience in hardware development and/or testing

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.