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Avionics Test Engineering (Summer 2026)
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Avionics Test Engineering
, you will support the testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems. As an , you will gain hands-on experience working with flight electrical devices ranging from individual circuit boards to full spacecraft systems. You will assist engineers in developing, running, and improving test systems that ensure hardware is ready for spaceflight. This role offers exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, test equipment, and the full spacecraft development lifecycle — from design to launch.
This will run from May to August 2026. Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assemblies
Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardware
Develop automated testing solutions to collect, analyze, and document test dataBuild and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for component level and integrated testbeds under engineer supervision
Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems.
Contribute to pre-launch test activities and learn how spacecraft are prepared for flight
Minimum Qualifications
Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Strong academic foundation in circuits, electronics, or software
Hands-on project, research, or lab experience involving hardware integration or testing
Basic understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition, or troubleshooting methods
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Skills and Experience
Experience working on an engineering project involving vehicles or hardware (spacecraft, rockets, drones, cars, robotics, etc.)
Experience designing PCBs using Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools (KiCAD, Eagle etc.)
Experience writing automation software and data post-processing in Python (or another like C, Matlab etc.)
Exposure to environmental test equipment (vibration tables, thermal chambers, etc.)
Experience with electrical lab test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies etc.
Knowledge of safe handling practices for electrical or high-reliability hardware
Interest in spacecraft systems and flight hardware testing
Additional Requirements:
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the
This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. , lawful permanent 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.
Avionics Test Engineering
, you will support the testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems. As an , you will gain hands-on experience working with flight electrical devices ranging from individual circuit boards to full spacecraft systems. You will assist engineers in developing, running, and improving test systems that ensure hardware is ready for spaceflight. This role offers exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, test equipment, and the full spacecraft development lifecycle — from design to launch.
This will run from May to August 2026. Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assemblies
Support the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardware
Develop automated testing solutions to collect, analyze, and document test dataBuild and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for component level and integrated testbeds under engineer supervision
Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage of existing and new test systems.
Contribute to pre-launch test activities and learn how spacecraft are prepared for flight
Minimum Qualifications
Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Strong academic foundation in circuits, electronics, or software
Hands-on project, research, or lab experience involving hardware integration or testing
Basic understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition, or troubleshooting methods
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Skills and Experience
Experience working on an engineering project involving vehicles or hardware (spacecraft, rockets, drones, cars, robotics, etc.)
Experience designing PCBs using Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools (KiCAD, Eagle etc.)
Experience writing automation software and data post-processing in Python (or another like C, Matlab etc.)
Exposure to environmental test equipment (vibration tables, thermal chambers, etc.)
Experience with electrical lab test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies etc.
Knowledge of safe handling practices for electrical or high-reliability hardware
Interest in spacecraft systems and flight hardware testing
Additional Requirements:
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the
This role may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. , lawful permanent 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.