Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Development Test Technician

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$35 - $50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 3 years of professional experience in aerospace or another relevant operations or test environment is required.
Experience in a fast-paced development environment with flight hardware is required.
Experience fabricating, installing, and checking out fluid system tubing and hardware is required.
Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity is required.
The ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals, and reports is required.
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Must be willing to occasionally travel between the Mojave test site and Redondo Beach office as needed.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain test equipment, including fluid and mechanical systems.
Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid system tubing and hardware.
Assemble, integrate, and test flight-ready hardware.
Provide direct test support for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns.
Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
Troubleshoot problems with test hardware, including fluid and mechanical systems and instrumentation.
Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
Ensure services are performed on time and safely.

As a Development Test Technician at Impulse, you will have the unique opportunity to get hands-on with flight assemblies, push the hardware to its limits, and validate next-generation in-space mobility systems. This position plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware.

The Development Test Team at Impulse Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world class test equipment to support the development and production of hardware that will serve in Impulse’s goal of pioneering the future of in-space transportation.

Fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain test equipment including fluid and mechanical systems
Fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fluid system tubing and hardware
Assemble, integrate, and test flight-ready hardware
Provide direct test support for testing including development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
Effectively troubleshoot problems with test hardware to include fluid and mechanical systems, and instrumentation
Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables
Ensure all services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
Experience in fast-paced development environment with flight hardware
Experience fabricating, installing, and checking out fluid system tubing and hardware
Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Must be willing to occasionally travel between our Mojave test site and Redondo Beach office as needed

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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