Impulse Space

Materials Engineering Internship (Summer 2025)

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Internship

36 minutes ago

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Job description

As a Materials Engineering Intern at Impulse, you will support engineering & manufacturing in material selection, qualification, process development and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating and selecting materials for aerospace applications (e.g., metals, composites, adhesives, coatings)
Support materials testing, including tensile, shear, thermal, and environmental exposure tests
Help develop and document manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, bonding, heat treating, surface treatments)
Contribute to root-cause analyses for material or process-related failures and recommend improvements
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure materials meet program requirements
Maintain and organize material data sheets, test reports, and process documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Currently education in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Strong interest in materials, failure analysis, and aerospace manufacturing
Basic understanding of materials properties and common processing methods (e.g., casting, welding, machining)
Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative engineering environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

Coursework or lab experience in metallurgy, polymers/composites, or surface treatments
Familiarity with ASTM standards, mechanical testing equipment, or material databases
Hands-on experience with fabrication, lab testing, or microscopy is a plus

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.