Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

116d • $30

About The Position

As a Space Operations Engineer Intern at Impulse Space, you'll support real-world spacecraft missions by assisting with the planning, development, and testing of mission operations. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers on a variety of tasks ranging from simulation support to test execution and procedure development. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-time spacecraft operations and mission-level engineering and operations for ambitious near-Earth and interplanetary missions. The internship will run from May to August of 2026.

Requirements

• Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
• Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, research, or project experience related to aerospace or mission operations
• Exposure to systems engineering, GNC, avionics, or spacecraft autonomy concepts
• Experience working with test setups, simulations, or command/control tools

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions
• Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments
• Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks
• Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans
• Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed
• Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities

Benefits

• Compensation of $30.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime pay

What This Job Offers

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