Impulse Space

Spacecraft Integration Engineering Intern

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Internship

32 minutes ago

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Job description

As an Integration Engineering Intern, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the assembly of our Mira space vehicle. You will work across all of the engineering teams in the company to efficiently build and test a reliable and high performance spacecraft.

NOTE: This internship is on-site required and is for Summer 2025, approximate dates of the internship can range from May - August.

Responsibilities

Support the assembly and integrated testing of our Mira space vehicle
Work side-by-side with talented engineers and technicians on the shop floor
Write and maintain work instructions, test plans, and other critical documentation
Work on methods for accelerating the rate that we can build and process vehicles
Work on tooling and fixturing that supports assembly and transport
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science
Demonstrated hands-on experience with hardware
Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team

Preferred Skills and Experience

Passionate about the space industry
Hands-on experience with product or process improvements
Demonstrated experience with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
Hands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.)
Demonstrated experience working on a rocket club, FSAE/SAE or other related hardware team
Minimum completion of 3rd year of undergrad

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. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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.