Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Spacecraft Test Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$100k - $140k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware, including propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, or avionics.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems.
Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar.
Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment.
Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Design and build fluid, mechanical, vacuum, environmental, and electrical systems in support of spacecraft systems testing.
Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with teams across the company.
Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight.
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.
Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing of spacecraft.
Troubleshoot problems with fluid, vacuum, and electrical systems and implement practical solutions.

As an Spacecraft Test Engineer at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of vehicle level testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company.

Design and build fluid, mechanical, vacuum, environmental, and electrical systems in support of spacecraft systems testing
Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing of spacecraft

1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
A demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems
Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment
problems with fluid, vacuum, and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

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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