RF Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

As an RF Engineering Intern, your core responsibility will be to design, manufacture and test custom RF systems. You will work with RF engineers, avionics engineers, software engineers, and mechanical engineers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of spacecraft RF system development, including component selection, bench testing, system bring up, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related area.
Experience troubleshooting PCBs at the board or system level
Understanding of RF and microwave concepts such as transmission lines, S-parameters, amplifiers, splitters, etc.
Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with test equipment
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship
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.

Nice To Haves

Python scripting experience
Previous usage of simulation tools such as ADS, CST, HFSS, etc.
Experience working with test setups for PAs, LNAs, or filters
Experience working on a team with a mix of hardware and software engineers
Experience with Altium Designer

Responsibilities

Evaluate and select RF components from various vendors for system integration
Run simulations and generate link budgets for early-stage wireless designs
Design and execute validation plans for RF system designs
Work on RF schematics, layout, and manufacturing for test and/or flight products
Utilize simulation software including CST, HFSS, and ADS to design RF front end components