Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $32.00 / hour Description As an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern your core responsibility will be to design, manufacture, and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics. You will work closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to execute on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance.     *This internship is 12 weeks from May/June through August/September 2027 Responsibilities Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical design, generate drawings for various avionics systems and devices  Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity    Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated  Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance    Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices  Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions  Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field  Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software   Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer  Understanding of fabrication methods, such as CNC milling and 3D printing   Familiarity working hands-on with basic shop tools   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills  Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns  Preferred Skills and Experience Experience using NX and Ansys Mechanical   Understanding of EMI shielding design   Understanding of the basics of vibrations and associated analysis   Experience working on a team with a mix of mechanical and electrical engineers   Additional Requirements:   Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship  This position 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. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. 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 race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.