Test Automation Intern (Summer 2027)

Test Automation Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $30.00 / hour

Description As a Test Automation Engineering Intern, you will support the development of software, tools, and test infrastructure used across Impulse’s testing operations. You will work closely with a fast-paced, agile team building the systems that enable rapid development and validation of spacecraft technology.

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

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment, integration, and debugging of software tools used for

data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations across active test stands and lab environments.

• Participate in test operations by helping configure, validate, and troubleshoot

software and control systems.

• Collaborate closely with test engineers and operations teams in Redondo Beach

and Mojave to ensure software meets real test needs.

• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and improvements to development

workflows (including git).

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion of or actively working toward a Bachelor’s degree in

Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Demonstrated coursework or hands-on experience with Python or another

object-oriented programming language.

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and work effectively in a

small, fast-paced team.

• Interest in software that interacts with hardware, sensors, test equipment, or

control systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with data acquisition systems, hardware control, or real-time test

environments.

• Working knowledge of basic lab/test equipment (DAQs, sensors, power supplies,

instrumentation).

• Experience with LabVIEW, C++, Real-Time Operating Systems, or embedded

systems development.

• Prior experience building software or hardware projects in academic,

competition, or internship s