Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) Job at Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, CA

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  • Impulse Space
  • Redondo Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

As an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern your core responsibility will be to design, manufacture, and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics. You will work closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to execute on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance.

 

This internship will run from May to August 2026. 

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical design, generate drawings for various avionics systems and devices 
  • Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity
  • Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated 
  • Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance
  • Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices 
  • Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field 
  • Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software
  • Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer 
  • Understanding of fabrication methods, such as CNC milling and 3D printing
  • Familiarity working hands-on with basic mechanical tools
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills 
  • Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns 
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience using NX and Ansys Mechanical
  • Understanding of EMI shielding design
  • Understanding of the basics of vibrations and associated analysis
  • Experience working on a team with a mix of mechanical and electrical engineers
  • Experience with optomechanical design for imaging systems 


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. 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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work,

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