Precision Cleaning Intern (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As a Precision Cleaning Intern , you will play a critical role in supporting cleanliness and contamination control processes for high-reliability components. You will work closely with manufacturing, materials, and quality engineering teams to develop, document, and refine precision cleaning methods that ensure components meet strict performance and cleanliness standards. You will contribute to process development, support build operations, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the production workflow.

The internship will run from end of August to December of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cleanliness requirements and assist in developing precision cleaning procedures for various hardware 
• Participate in process reviews to build cross‑disciplinary consensus and ensure cleaning processes meet technical needs
• Support design of cleaning methods that improve manufacturability and repeatability; collaborate with suppliers or internal teams on cleaning equipment, chemistry, or tooling
• Perform basic contamination-related analysis such as particle count, non-volatile residue measurements, and material compatibility checks
• Develop and document efficient and clear cleaning instructions; partner with technicians to refine workflows and improve process reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Hands‑on familiarity with basic mechanical or laboratory tools
• Understanding of contamination control principles, including particulate and non-volatile residue cleanliness
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining and their impact on downstream cleaning operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills 
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with precision cleaning methods, such as ultrasonic cleaning, aqueous or solvent cleaning, and/or bake‑out processes
• Familiarity with cleanliness verification tools, including microscopes, analytical balances, or UV inspection
• Understanding of vibrations, thermal effects, or materials compatibility as they relate to cleaning processes
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Additional Requirements:  

• 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.

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.