Test Automation Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Test Automation Engineering Intern role is onsite in Redondo Beach, CA, for a 12-week internship running from May or June through August or September 2027. Pay is $30 per hour. The intern supports software and test infrastructure used in Impulse Space’s spacecraft testing operations. The intern helps develop and validate tools that support data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations. Working with test engineers and operations teams, the role contributes to reliable software and workflows for spacecraft technology testing.

What you'll do

• Support deployment, integration, and debugging of software tools for data acquisition, hardware control, automation, and test operations
• help configure, validate, and troubleshoot software and control systems
• collaborate with test engineers and operations teams in Redondo Beach and Mojave
• contribute to code reviews, documentation, and development workflow improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test automation engineering intern

summer 2027

python

software tools

data acquisition

hardware control

test operations

redondo beach ca

impulse space

$30 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions stock options, medical, vision, and dental coverage, and access to a 401(k) for full-time hires.

Why this role

Twelve-week summer internship with exposure to test stands, lab environments, and spacecraft technology validation.

About the employer

Impulse Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.