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Avionics Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

CompanyImpulse Space
LocationRedondo Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Avionics Manufacturing Engineering team in developing and improving manufacturing processes for space-grade hardware. They will collaborate with design teams to optimize fabrication and assembly workflows for components like PCBAs, solar arrays, and RF systems.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
534
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
About the Role

Avionics Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Application Deadline: 19 August 2026

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $30.00 / hour



Description

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will work across different aspects of manufacturing and assembling spacecraft avionics taking them from development test articles to high volume production, while working alongside a fast-paced, agile team.  

The internship will run from August through December 2026. The position is full-time and overtime eligible.


Responsibilities

  • Support the Avionics Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes for space-grade components and vehicles  
  • Work with the design and development teams to produce highly reliable, cost 
    efficient hardware  
  • Develop and optimize processes for fabricating parts, such as harnessing, PCBAs, opto-mechanical assemblies, solar arrays, RF components, etc. 
  • Create efficient and reliable assembly and inspection processes  
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions



Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science  
  • Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team  
  • Good grasp of fundamentals of either electrical, mechanical or optical engineering. 
  • Basic hands-on experience building electronic or optical devices in an academic or industry setting. 


Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Hands-on experience with product or process improvements  
  • Familiarity with CAD software and ability to learn new software tools  
Additional Requirements: 
  • Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship 
  • This position may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Additional Information:

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.


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.
Key Skills
Manufacturing EngineeringAvionicsSpacecraft AssemblyProcess ImprovementHarnessingPCBAOpto-mechanical AssembliesSolar ArraysRF ComponentsCAD SoftwareElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringOptical EngineeringTechnical TroubleshootingHardware Development
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