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Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse· Internship
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Redondo Beach, CAInternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Internship role supporting real-world spacecraft missions through planning, development, and testing of mission operations. Hands-on exposure to real-time spacecraft operations and mission-level engineering, with supervision from experienced engineers across simulation, test execution, and procedure development.

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

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

Skills

Required:Engineering knowledgeProgramming/scripting

Benefits

  • Overtime pay for overtime hours (interns eligible)
  • On-site work in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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