Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Spacecraft Integration Specialist - Avionics

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Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$110k - $140k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 4 years of experience in avionics testing, spacecraft testing, or related aerospace systems is required.
Hands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE) is required.
A strong understanding of digital and analog electronics is required.
Experience developing and executing test procedures is required.
Proficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment is required.
The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs) is required.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
The ability to work independently and in a team-based environment is required.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems.
Perform functional, interface, and system-level testing of flight and flight-like hardware.
Support integration of avionics components, payloads, sensors, cables, and harnessing.
Operate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
Maintain spacecraft control racks, radio frequency control racks, and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level anomalies.
Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and configuration control.
Generate test reports and discrepancy reports, and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation.
Support environmental testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility, as required.
Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and configuration management processes.
Maintain the test assets, including test racks/carts and required measurement equipment, needed to operate and test the spacecraft.

As a Spacecraft Test Specialist (Avionics) at Impulse you will support the integration and testing of spacecraft avionics systems at the vehicle integration level. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing functional, environmental, and system-level tests to ensure flight hardware meets performance, reliability, and mission requirements. You will work closely with avionics engineers, software engineers, automation and controls engineers, and the spacecraft integration team throughout the spacecraft lifecycle—from development through launch readiness. In addition to working directly on flight hardware, the selected candidate will be responsible to maintain the test assets (test racks/carts and required measurement equipment) required to operate and test the spacecraft.

Develop, execute, and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems
Perform functional, interface, and system-level testing of flight and flight-like hardware
Support integration of avionics component, payloads, sensors, cables and harnessing
Operate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies
Maintain spacecraft control racks, RF control racks, and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft
Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level anomalies
Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and configuration control
Generate test reports, discrepancy reports, and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation
Support environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) as required
Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and configuration management processes

High School Diploma or equivalent
4+ years of experience in avionics testing, spacecraft testing, or related aerospace systems
Hands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE)
Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics
Experience developing and executing test procedures
Proficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

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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