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Tooling/Ground Support Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse· Internship
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About the role

Internship role supporting design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixturing, and ground support equipment for high-performance spacecraft, in a fast-paced agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixturing, and ground support equipment for metallic and composite spacecraft structures
  • Support the design and development of test equipment and fixtures used to test and validate flight hardware
  • Work directly with designers, analysts, and engineers to support the development and prototyping of spacecraft hardware and test stands
  • Create and update CAD models, drawings, and assemblies for tooling and support equipment
  • Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to bring tooling and fixtures from design through fabrication and implementation
  • Support hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and modification of tooling and test equipment
  • Support inspection and measurement of hardware and tooling using metrology and measurement techniques
  • Resolve technical challenges with innovative and resourceful solutions, with an emphasis on speed of execution

Qualifications

  • Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science
  • Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
  • Demonstrated proficiency in basic principles of mechanics, materials, and manufacturing

Skills

Nice to have:Machining, fabrication, welding, or composite manufacturingTooling and fixture designCAD softwareGD&T, dimensioning, and tolerancingAnalysis programming (MATLAB, Excel)Test instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells)

Benefits

  • Overtime pay (overtime hours may be required)
  • On-site internship in Redondo Beach, CA
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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