Propulsion Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Role

Propulsion Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) at Impulse Space. This internship is 12 weeks long, from May/June through August/September 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Own critical aspects of propulsion component and/or system development.
• Work with the design, test, and manufacturing teams to produce and validate hardware.
• Ensure that the performance and function of the hardware meets intent.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.
• Deliver high-quality hardware, analyses, and/or documentation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MATLAB
• Python
• Excel

Qualifications

• Recent completion or working towards a degree in engineering, 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.
• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship.
• This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials.
• Familiarity with analysis programming.
• Prior experience in hardware development and/or testing.

Additional Information

• 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.