Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_on646, South Broadway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States
About the Role
As an Avionics Test Engineering Intern, you will support the testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems. This role offers hands-on experience working with flight electrical devices, ranging from individual circuit boards to full spacecraft systems. You will assist engineers in developing, running, and improving test systems that ensure hardware is ready for spaceflight.
This position provides exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, test equipment, and the full spacecraft development lifecycle—from design to launch. You will collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems. Additionally, you will contribute to pre-launch test activities and learn how spacecraft are prepared for flight.
Location and Schedule
This internship requires you to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA, for the duration of the program. Please note that this role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Compliance and Eligibility
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, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a 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.
Our Culture
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
646, South Broadway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States
Redondo Beach, California
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What does a Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space do?expand_more
In this Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space role, you will develop end-to-end test systems to validate flight electrical hardware; support setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment; develop automated testing solutions to collect and analyze test data; and build and maintain test systems and integrated testbeds under supervision.
What are the requirements for this Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) role?expand_more
Impulse Space is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible for required authorizations; and Ability to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.
Where is the Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) role at Impulse Space located?expand_more
Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space is based in 646, South Broadway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States. This is a on-site role.