About Impulse Space
Impulse Space is the in-space mobility company, accelerating our future beyond Earth with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller (former SpaceX propulsion chief) and led by a team of industry pioneers.
Description
As a Test Automation Engineering Intern, you will support the development of software, tools, and test infrastructure used across Impulse's testing operations. You will work closely with a fast-paced, agile team building the systems that enable rapid development and validation of spacecraft technology.
12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027.
Responsibilities
- Support the deployment, integration, and debugging of software tools used for data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations across active test stands and lab environments.
- Participate in test operations by helping configure, validate, and troubleshoot software and control systems.
- Collaborate closely with test engineers and operations teams in Redondo Beach and Mojave.
- Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and improvements to development workflows (including git).
Minimum Qualifications
- Recent completion of or actively working toward a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated coursework or hands-on experience with Python or another object-oriented programming language.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and work effectively in a small, fast-paced team.
- Interest in software that interacts with hardware, sensors, test equipment, or control systems.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with data acquisition systems, hardware control, or real-time test environments.
- Working knowledge of basic lab/test equipment (DAQs, sensors, power supplies, instrumentation).
- Experience with LabVIEW, C++, Real-Time Operating Systems, or embedded systems development.
Compensation: $30/hr. Must be a U.S. person (ITAR).
