RF 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 RF Engineering Intern, you will step into the heart of spacecraft development, designing, manufacturing, and testing custom RF systems. This role is designed to give you hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of RF system creation, from initial component selection and simulation to bench testing and system bring-up. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of RF, avionics, software, and mechanical engineers to solve complex challenges in wireless design and system integration.
Work Environment & Requirements
This internship is based on-site in Redondo Beach, CA. The role may require overtime hours, for which interns are eligible for overtime pay. To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (including ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and market data, with individual offers based on skills, education, and experience. Full-time hires are eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, as well as medical, vision, and dental coverage and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Equal Opportunity
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is governed by merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, 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
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEvaluate and select RF components from various vendors for system integration
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: RF Engineering, CST, HFSS, Ads, Python, Altium Designer, PCB, S-Parameters, Transmission Lines, Amplifiers.
Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program for Electrical Engineering; Currently enrolled in a master's program for Electrical Engineering.
Frequently asked questions about RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space
What does a RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space will evaluate and select rf components from various vendors for system integration; run simulations and generate link budgets for early-stage wireless designs; design and execute validation plans for rf system designs; and work on rf schematics, layout, and manufacturing for test and flight products.
What are the requirements for this RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) role?expand_more
To qualify for the RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at Impulse Space position, applicants should have: Currently enrolled in bachelor's or master's program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related area; Experience troubleshooting PCBs at board or system level; Understanding of RF and microwave concepts; Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with test equipment; Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA; and U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible for required authorizations.