As a Space Operations Engineer Intern at Impulse Space, you'll support real-world spacecraft missions by assisting with the planning, development, and testing of mission operations. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers on a variety of tasks ranging from simulation support to test execution and procedure development. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-time spacecraft operations and mission-level engineering. and operations for ambitious near-Earth and interplanetary missions.

The internship will run from May to August of 2026.

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

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

Space Operations Engineering Intern

Impulse Space