Jobs at Impulse Space

Supports spacecraft development from initial design through production ramp-up. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, system-level studies, risk mitigation, engineering process development, customer documentation, and system-level test planning and execution. The role collaborates with subsystem, integration, test, and program teams to resolve technical issues and improve spacecraft reliability, efficiency, and production scalability.

Design and release complex multilayer PCBs for space vehicles, including component placement, routing, stack-up design, signal and power integrity, EMI/EMC, fabrication documentation, DRC/LVS, and DFM reviews. Collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, test, firmware, manufacturing, and fabrication teams. Maintain PCB libraries, footprints, design standards, revision control, and documentation while ensuring IPC compliance and manufacturability.

Develops, integrates, and operates spacecraft testbeds for mission simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Responsibilities include avionics integration, harness and interface installation, custom load-board design, electrical test hardware validation, and full-stack test program deployment. The role collaborates with software and GNC teams to improve testing and deployment pipelines, requiring embedded systems testing, electronics debugging, scripting, Linux, networking, and monitoring experience.

Design and realize spacecraft propulsion components from concept through production: create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings, perform fluid/thermal/structural analysis, support procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing, provide technical test support, and resolve technical issues.

Leads guidance, navigation, and control engineering for highly maneuverable spacecraft across development and operations. Architects GNC flight, test, and analysis systems; develops control algorithms and simulation software; directs hardware and software design reviews; coordinates vehicle-level trade studies; interfaces with partners and customers; resolves technical issues; and mentors engineers. The role requires extensive spacecraft control design experience, MATLAB and C++ proficiency, spacecraft operations knowledge, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Owns the reliability and operation of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises datacenters and cloud environments. Administers Windows and Linux systems, virtualization, identity, storage, backup, and endpoint platforms; leads complex incident response, troubleshooting, lifecycle upgrades, migrations, and deployments. Develops automation, improves provisioning and maintenance workflows, supports security and compliance requirements, maintains documentation and runbooks, performs root cause analysis, and mentors junior administrators.

Maintain and scale enterprise identity governance and access management across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, cloud, SaaS, and regulated environments. Manage identity lifecycles, access reviews, Conditional Access, authentication, privileged access, SSO, federation, certificates, and non-human identities. Develop automation with PowerShell, Python, Microsoft Graph, and REST APIs while partnering with security teams to investigate identity risks and support compliance controls.

Support spacecraft vehicle engineering by analyzing structural dynamics, vibration, shock, loads, and dynamic environments. Develop analytical models, interpret test and flight data, validate vehicle performance, and assist with vibration testing. Collaborate with structures, propulsion, GNC, design, and test engineers to resolve vehicle-level dynamic issues. This is a 12-week, on-site internship in Redondo Beach, California.

Manages sourcing, procurement, supplier execution, competitive RFQs, negotiations, supplier qualification, performance recovery, cost reduction, and supply-risk mitigation for spacecraft hardware, materials, and services. Partners with engineering, manufacturing, quality, planning, finance, and program teams from requirements through delivery. Maintains purchasing data, resolves supply issues, supports process improvements, and guides junior team members. Requires at least three years of relevant experience, with aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing experience preferred.

Supports the design, development, fabrication, testing, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, ground support equipment, and test systems for spacecraft hardware. Creates CAD models and drawings, collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, performs hands-on assembly and troubleshooting, and assists with hardware inspection and metrology. The 12-week internship is on-site in Redondo Beach, California, and may involve overtime.

Analyze and validate dynamic behavior of liquid rocket propulsion systems using engine and flight test data. Develop vibration environments, finite element models, forcing functions, and structural response predictions. Lead dynamic testing, instrumentation planning, data processing, model correlation, and interface-load analysis. Support propulsion stability and POGO analyses while collaborating with propulsion, test, instrumentation, and design teams.

Design, manufacture, and test custom RF systems for spacecraft applications. Responsibilities include selecting RF components, running simulations and link budgets, creating validation plans, developing RF schematics and layouts, conducting bench testing, and supporting manufacturing. The intern will collaborate with RF, avionics, software, and mechanical engineers while using CST, HFSS, and ADS for RF front-end design.

Supports spacecraft antenna design, testing, simulation, debugging, and vehicle integration. Responsibilities include antenna chamber testing, performance analysis, EM simulations, RF system testing, antenna design, and mechanical support structure design. The intern collaborates with RF, avionics, mechanical, and vehicle engineering teams during a 12-week onsite internship.

Designs, analyzes, builds, tests, and integrates spacecraft structures and mechanisms from concept through launch and orbital operations. Owns hardware roadmaps, structural and kinematic analyses, CAD designs, manufacturing drawings, testing, sourcing, fabrication, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with propulsion, electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to mature hardware and validate system assumptions.

Supports development, deployment, integration, debugging, and validation of software tools and test infrastructure for spacecraft technology. Assists with data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations across active test stands and laboratory environments. Collaborates with test engineers and operations teams, contributes to code reviews and documentation, and improves development workflows. The 12-week internship is on-site in Redondo Beach, California, with occasional overtime possible.

Development Test Engineering Intern supporting spacecraft and rocket propulsion testing. Responsibilities include designing and building fluid, mechanical, and electrical test systems; setting up and inspecting hardware; troubleshooting equipment; and conducting test operations. The role collaborates with propulsion, avionics, vehicle, integration, and manufacturing teams. Hands-on experience with fluid or mechanical systems is required, while experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, optomechanical, or propulsion test equipment is preferred.

Plans, builds, executes, and analyzes tests for in-space mobility hardware. Designs test fixtures for fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, environmental, mechanical, and structural testing; operates test stands, troubleshoots live events, documents results, and collaborates with design, manufacturing, analysis, and operations teams to mature early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware.

Supports electromagnetic compatibility engineering for spacecraft components and systems. Responsibilities include optimizing EMC automation, bringing up semi-anechoic chambers, conducting EMC analysis, simulation, and testing, troubleshooting electromagnetic performance, preparing test plans and reports, and operating RF laboratory equipment. The intern collaborates with RF, avionics, mechanical, and software engineering teams and works on-site in Redondo Beach, California for a 12-week summer internship.

Drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial, launch, vendor, supplier, lease, confidentiality, and other business agreements. Advises stakeholders on contract interpretation, performance issues, amendments, disputes, renewals, and terminations. Maintains templates, playbooks, and contract tracking processes while identifying legal and commercial risks and escalating complex matters. Collaborates with business development, finance, mission management, and external counterparties in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Develop embedded software for custom avionics hardware supporting ground testing, manufacturing, and spacecraft flight functions. Responsibilities include implementing processor, peripheral, communication, and closed-loop control functions; writing test and development code for avionics, fluids, and propulsion systems; and producing rigorous, reviewed, tested flight and manufacturing software. The intern will collaborate with hardware, propulsion, and GNC engineers while working onsite in Redondo Beach.