About the role#
Impulse Space is hiring a Thermal Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Redondo Beach, California. The internship lasts 12 weeks, running from May or June through August or September 2027.
What you'll do#
You will support the thermal management of spacecraft. Your work covers the full lifecycle of a project, including concept, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and flight. You will work within an agile team focused on high-performance spacecraft design.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering degree program.
- Experience or coursework in thermal management of spacecraft.
- Ability to contribute to a project from initial concept through flight testing.
- Ability to work effectively within an agile team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Redondo Beach, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $30 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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