Impulse Space · 6 days ago
Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Redondo Beach, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30/hr - $30/hr
Start in 2026 SummerImpulse Space is a company focused on spacecraft technology, and they are seeking an Avionics Test Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will support the testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems, gaining hands-on experience with flight electrical devices and assisting engineers in developing and improving test systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assemblies
Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardware
Develop automated testing solutions to collect, analyze, and document test dataBuild and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for component level and integrated testbeds under engineer supervision
Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems
Contribute to pre-launch test activities and learn how spacecraft are prepared for flight
Qualification
Required
Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Strong academic foundation in circuits, electronics, or software
Hands-on project, research, or lab experience involving hardware integration or testing
Basic understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition, or troubleshooting methods
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship
This role 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
Preferred
Experience working on an engineering project involving vehicles or hardware (spacecraft, rockets, drones, cars, robotics, etc.)
Experience designing PCBs using Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools (KiCAD, Eagle etc.)
Experience writing automation software and data post-processing in Python (or another language like C, Matlab etc.)
Exposure to environmental test equipment (vibration tables, thermal chambers, etc.)
Experience with electrical lab test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies etc
Knowledge of safe handling practices for electrical or high-reliability hardware
Interest in spacecraft systems and flight hardware testing
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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