Development Test Engineering Intern
Posted on 9/4/2025

Impulse Space
No salary listed
El Segundo, CA, USA
In Person
As a Development Test Engineering Intern, you will work on all aspects of development test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.
- Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical test systems in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing
- Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company, including Redondo Beach and Mojave.
- Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
- Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
- Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field
- Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
- Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems
- Preferred Skills and Experience
- Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
- Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment
- Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing

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