Test Automation Intern (Fall 2026)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
3 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As a Test Automation Engineering Intern you will support the development of
software tools and test infrastructure used across Impulses testing operations.
You will work closely with a fast-paced agile team building the systems that
enable rapid development and validation of spacecraft technology.
Minimum Qualifications
Recent completion of or actively working toward a Bachelors degree in
Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
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 to ensure software meets real test needs.
Contribute to code reviews documentation and improvements to development
workflows (including git).
Minimum Qualifications
Recent completion of or actively working toward a Bachelors 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 and Experience
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.
Prior experience building software or hardware projects in academic
competition or internship settings.
Additional Requirements
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach CA for the duration of the
internship.
Role may require occasional overtime; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
competition or internship settings.
Additional Requirements
Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach CA for the duration of the
internship.
Role may require occasional overtime; 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 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.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
