# Development Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) at Impulse Space

> Onsite · United States · Intern · QA / Test · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Aimpulsespace%3A579195 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Impulse Space](https://alderhq.app/companies/impulse-space)
- Location text: Redondo Beach, California
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Redondo Beach, California")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://impulsespace.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/8b8a0693-fcf2-4cc4-8e2d-130d68fd6566

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $62k–$62k per year (from the listing's pay field)

## Description (the employer's text)

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

\*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027

### Responsibilities

- Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems in support of rocket propulsion, mechanisms, structural, environmental, and spacecraft systems testing
- Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company including propulsion, vehicle, avionics, integration, and manufacturing
- Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
- Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
### Skills

- 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, electromechanical, or optomechanical test equipment
- Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing
### Benefits

- 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
Additional Requirements

- Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship
- This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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