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The ad says“Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment”
The ad says“Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems”
The ad says“Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment”
The ad says“Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”
The ad says“Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment”
The ad says“Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”
The ad says“Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing”
The ad says“Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”
The ad says“Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)”

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
This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
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

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We’ve got you and your family covered for all eventualities
Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse’s success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than “balance”. When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you’re in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees

Preferred experience

This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay
Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship
Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field
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
Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment

Recruitment process

Application Received
Resume Review
Intro Phone Interview
Technical Phone Interview(s)
Offer!