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Impulse Space · 4 months ago

Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Redondo Beach, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Impulse Space is a company focused on real-world spacecraft missions, and they are seeking a Space Operations Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will support mission operations by assisting with planning, development, and testing, gaining hands-on exposure to spacecraft operations and mission engineering.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions

Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments

Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks

Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans

Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed

Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities

Qualification

ScriptingProgrammingSystems engineeringAerospace experienceTest setupsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeam-oriented

Required

Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field

Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship

This position may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay

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