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Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse· Internship
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Redondo Beach, CAInternPosted 5d ago

About the role

Internship focused on testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems, providing hands-on experience with flight electrical hardware and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines across the full spacecraft development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assemblies
  • Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardware
  • Develop automated testing solutions to collect, analyze, and document test dataBuild and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for component level and integrated testbeds under engineer supervision
  • Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems.
  • Contribute to pre-launch test activities and learn how spacecraft are prepared for flight

Qualifications

  • Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Strong academic foundation in circuits, electronics, or software
  • Hands-on project, research, or lab experience involving hardware integration or testing
  • Basic understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition, or troubleshooting methods
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment

Skills

Required:Electrical engineering fundamentalsHardware integration/testingInstrumentation/data acquisitionCollaboration/communication

Benefits

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

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