Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Description As a Space Operations Engineer Intern at Impulse Space, you'll support real-world spacecraft missions by assisting with the planning, development, and testing of mission operations. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers on a variety of tasks ranging from simulation support to test execution and procedure development. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-time spacecraft operations and mission-level engineering. and operations for ambitious near-Earth and interplanetary missions.

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

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities

Minimum Qualifications

Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Skills and Experience Prior internship, research, or project experience related to aerospace or mission operations Exposure to systems engineering, GNC, avionics, or spacecraft autonomy concepts Experience working with test setups, simulations, or command/control tools

Additional Requirements

Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship This position may require over