Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

116d • $30

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will work across all aspects of manufacturing and assembling spacecraft components, taking them from development test articles to high volume production, while working along side a fast-paced, agile team. The internship will run from May to August of 2026.

Requirements

• Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science
• Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with product or process improvements
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability and complex assemblies
• Familiarity with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
• Demonstrated experience getting a hardware project through the design, build, test phase

Responsibilities

• Support our Manufacturing Engineering teams: Machine Shop, Structures Engineering, and Propulsion Engineering, to develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes for space-grade components and vehicles
• Work with the design and development teams to produce highly reliable, cost efficient hardware
• Identify optimal processes for fabricating parts by evaluating manufacturing techniques such as additive, subtractive, forming, welding, brazing, etc.
• Create efficient and reliable assembly and inspection processes
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Benefits

• Compensation: $30.00 / hour
• Interns are eligible for overtime pay

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees