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Vast

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$86K - $122K/yr

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field * 2+ years of experience ... Senior Propulsion Test Engineer: $135,000 - $195,000

Vast

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$135K - $195K/yr

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field * 2+ years of experience ... Propulsion Test Engineer I: $86,000 - $122,000 * Propulsion Test Engineer II: $112,000 - $155,000

Vast

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$86K - $120K/yr

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. * 2+ years of experience in the operation, design ... Propulsion Test Engineer II: $110,000 - $155,000

Impulse Space

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Propulsion Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time ... Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis * Prior hands-on ...

Divergent

Staff Propulsion Test Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Purpose We're seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to architect, build, and operate world-class ... You'll work closely with EH&S, Performance Engineering, Software, and external partners to ...

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Propulsion Test Engineering Intern (Mojave - Summer 2027)

Mojave, CA • On-site

Impulse Space
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Impulse Spaceexternal

$30/hr

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Propulsion Test Engineering Intern (Mojave - Summer 2027)
Department: Internship
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Mojave
Compensation: $30.00 / hour
Description
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.

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