Avionics Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionAs a Manufacturing Engineering , you will work across different aspects of manufacturing and assembling spacecraft avionics taking them from development test articles to high volume production, while working alongside a fast-paced, agile team.  

The will run from May to August of 2026. 
Responsibilities

• Support the Avionics Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes for space-grade components and vehicles  
• Work with the design and development teams to produce highly reliable, cost 
  efficient hardware  
• Develop and optimize processes for fabricating parts, such as harnessing, PCBAs, opto-mechanical assemblies, solar arrays, RF components, etc. 
• Create efficient and reliable assembly and inspection processes  
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion or working towards a degree in engineering or science  
• Ability to take project ownership and work well in a small team  
• Good grasp of fundamentals of either electrical, mechanical or optical engineering. 
• Basic hands-on experience building electronic or optical devices in an academic or industry setting. 

Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience with product or process improvements  
• Familiarity with CAD software and ability to learn new software tools  

Additional Requirements: 

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the  
• 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.


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, , , identity, marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.