As a Propulsion Test Engineering Intern, you will work on all aspects of propulsion test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.
Responsibilities
* Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical test systems in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing
* Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
* Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed
* Collaborate with wide ranging teams across the company, including teams in Redondo Beach and Mojave.
Minimum Qualifications
* Recent completion or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or related field
* Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team
* Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fluid or mechanical systems
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
* Prior experience working with pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment
* Prior experience in propulsion development and/or testing
Additional Requirements
* Willing and able to work on-site in Mojave, CA for the duration of the internship
* 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. 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.
Compensation (from employer):
$30.00 / hour