Development Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As a Development Test Engineering Intern , you will work on all aspects of development test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design

Responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing 
• Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company including propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing 
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed 
• Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight 

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field 
• Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team  
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems  
• Preferred Skills and Experience 
• Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) 
• Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment  
• Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring) 
• Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment  
• Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing 

Additional Requirements

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship  
• This role 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. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options , and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan .

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.