About the role#
This internship focuses on the mechanical design of spacecraft avionics. You will contribute to the development of hardware that helps maximize vehicle performance. This is a full-time, paid position lasting 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Design mechanical components for avionics systems.
- Build and manufacture avionics hardware.
- Run tests on components to ensure they meet requirements.
- Coordinate with teams across electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineering.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Redondo Beach, California.
- The term runs for 12 weeks between May or June and August or September 2027.
About Impulse Space
Impulse Space operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company builds space vehicles to provide transportation services for in-space mobility. It was founded in 2021 by Tom Mueller. The firm is based in Redondo Beach, California and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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