Tooling/Ground Support Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Tooling/Ground Support Engineering Intern, you will support the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixturing, and ground support equipment for high-performance spacecraft. You will work closely with a fast-paced, agile team developing spacecraft and test systems from clean sheet designs. This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September 2027.

Requirements

• Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science
• Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic principles of mechanics, materials, and manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience working with machining, fabrication, welding, or composite manufacturing
• Experience designing or building tooling, fixtures, test equipment, or mechanical hardware
• Familiarity with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
• Familiarity with GD&T, dimensioning, and tolerancing
• Familiarity with analysis programming such as MATLAB, Excel, etc.
• Experience with test instrumentation such as accelerometers, strain gauges, or load cells

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixturing, and ground support equipment for metallic and composite spacecraft structures
• Support the design and development of test equipment and fixtures used to test and validate flight hardware
• Work directly with designers, analysts, and engineers to support the development and prototyping of spacecraft hardware and test stands
• Create and update CAD models, drawings, and assemblies for tooling and support equipment
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to bring tooling and fixtures from design through fabrication and implementation
• Support hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and modification of tooling and test equipment
• Support inspection and measurement of hardware and tooling using appropriate metrology and measurement techniques
• Resolve technical challenges with innovative and resourceful solutions, with an emphasis on speed of execution

Benefits

• Overtime pay
• Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree