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EMC Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 32 - 32
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As an EMC Engineering Intern your core responsibility will be to support electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Engineering workflows. You will collaborate closely with RF Avionics Mechanical and Software Engineers to test troubleshoot and report findings of electromagnetic performance on various products. You will have the unique opportunity to contribute on various spacecraft components and system level development.
*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
Responsibilities
- Contribute to optimization of in-house EMC automation.
- Drive semi-anechoic chamber bringup and inter-chamber repeatability.
- Conduct analysis and simulation of spacecraft components and systems for phenomen such as radiated emissions surface charging and performance in radiation.
- Conduct component level and system level EMC testing per MIL-STD 461 & MIL-STD-464
- Drive test plans test reports and troubleshooting efforts with diverse engineering groups across multiple satellite designs.
- Operate and integrate common EMC lab related equipment including spectrum analyzers signal generators RF amplifiers scopes etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters program for Electrical Engineering Physics or related area.
- Understanding of circuit theory and EM fundamentals concepts.
- Familiarity working hands-on in a lab with RF test equipment.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Understanding of radiated conducted and transient testing.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Understanding of RF fundamentals such as antenna principles link budgets desense S-parameters transmission line theory amplifiers etc.
- Experience with EMC Design Guidelines and Best Practices.
- Experience with simulation tools such as EMC Plus ADS CST HFSS etc.
Additional Requirements:
- Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach 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 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
