Impulse Space · 5 months ago
Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Redondo Beach
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30/hr - $30/hr
Start in 2026 SummerImpulse Space is an in-space transportation company focused on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support manufacturing processes for spacecraft components and work with various engineering teams to improve production efficiency.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support our Manufacturing Engineering teams: Machine Shop, Structures Engineering, and Propulsion Engineering, to develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes for space-grade components and vehicles
Work with the design and development teams to produce highly reliable, cost efficient hardware
Identify optimal processes for fabricating parts by evaluating manufacturing techniques such additive, subtractive, forming, welding, brazing, etc
Create efficient and reliable assembly and inspection processes
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Qualification
Required
Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science
Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
Demonstrated hands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.)
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
Preferred
Hands-on experience with product or process improvements
Experience with Design for Manufacturability and complex assemblies
Familiarity with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
Demonstrated experience getting a hardware project through the design, build, test phase
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
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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