Development Test Engineering Intern; Fall

Development Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Final date to receive applications: 31 July 2026

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Braden Grossfeld

Compensation: $30.00 / hour

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.