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Job description
Impulse Space is hiring a Space Operations Engineering Intern — a internship, based in Redondo Beach, CA role. Apply directly on Impulse Space's careers page below.
Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Department: Internship
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Redondo Beach, California, Redondo Beach
*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
- 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. 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 skills are required for Space Operations Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
The required skills for Space Operations Engineering Intern at Impulse Space include: Python, C++, Matlab.
What is the seniority level for Space Operations Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
Space Operations Engineering Intern at Impulse Space is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Space Operations Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
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