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Job description
Impulse Space is hiring a Propulsion Test Engineering Intern — a internship, based in Mojave, CA role. Apply directly on Impulse Space's careers page below.
Propulsion Test Engineering Intern (Mojave - Summer 2027)
Department: Internship
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Mojave, California, Mojave
Responsibilities
- Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical test systems in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing
- Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
- Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
- Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company, including teams in Redondo Beach and Mojave.
Minimum Qualifications
- Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 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
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
- Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment
- Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing
- Willing and able to work on-site in Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship
- This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
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. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the seniority level for Propulsion Test Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
Propulsion Test Engineering Intern at Impulse Space is a Internship level position.
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