About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixturing, and ground support equipment for high-performance spacecraft. You will work on clean sheet designs and contribute to the development of spacecraft and test systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the creation of tooling and ground support equipment from the ground up.
- Work with an agile team focused on spacecraft and test system development.
- Support the implementation of new fixtures and hardware.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related degree program.
- Interest in spacecraft and test systems.
- Ability to work within an agile team environment.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship based on-site in Redondo Beach, California.
- The program runs for 12 weeks during the summer of 2027, typically from May or June through August or September.
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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