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Propulsion Test Engineering Intern Jobs in California

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

$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 ...

True Anomaly

Propulsion and Fluids Intern

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

As an intern, you will work alongside propulsion test engineers, fluids engineers, and test technicians to support the execution of test campaigns for propulsion hardware and fluid systems. This ...

Divergent

Staff Propulsion Test Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production ... Purpose We're seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to architect, build, and operate world-class ...

Divergent

Staff Propulsion Test Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production ... Purpose We're seeking a  Staff Propulsion Test Engineer  to architect, build, and operate world ...

Vast

Propulsion Test Technician

Mojave, CA · On-site

$22.87 - $32.46/hr

Work collaboratively with test engineers and test article responsible engineers from HQ ... Propulsion Test Technician I: $22.87 - $32.46 * Propulsion Test Technician II: $29.37 - $41.69

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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 16 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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