Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job overview

The Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern role is onsite in Redondo Beach, CA, for a 12-week internship running from May or June through August or September 2027. Compensation is $32 per hour. The intern supports spacecraft development at Impulse Space, working with avionics, propulsion, and guidance, navigation, and control engineers. The intern writes embedded code for custom avionics hardware used in ground testing and flight functions. The work contributes to hardware testing, test automation, and software used in spacecraft manufacturing and flight.

What you'll do

• Implement low-level processor functions and communication interfaces
• develop closed-loop controls for physical processes
• write code for development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices
• write reviewed and tested code for manufacturing and flight.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight software

embedded software

engineering intern

summer 2027

spacecraft

avionics

redondo beach ca

impulse space

c++

rust

onsite

$32/hour

12-week internship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time hires may be eligible for stock options, medical, vision, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

A 12-week, onsite internship for students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related technical field; overtime may be required and is eligible for overtime pay.

About the employer

Impulse Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.