Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Test Specialist

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 7 years of experience working in a propulsion or electronic assembly and/or test production environment, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
Deep knowledge of the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power, and data acquisition systems.
Proficiency with wiring and electrical systems.
Proficiency in fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction.
Ability to troubleshoot fluid and electrical system problems and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and test high-quality, high-reliability propulsion components, combustion devices, and electromechanical assemblies.
Verify flight hardware and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing.
Respond to production-related non-conformances and drive them to root cause and disposition.
Maintain process planning documents and provide feedback when necessary.
Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment.
Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models using established drawing specifications and standards.
Provide training and guidance to other technicians.

As a Test Specialist at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft component and assembly 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.

Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability propulsion components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies
Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing
Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment
Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards
Provide training and guidance to other technicians

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7+ years of experience working on propulsion or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
Deep knowledge of the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid 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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