Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Electrical GSE Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$100k - $170k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
Experience designing, building, and deploying EGSE, avionics integration hardware, or other high-reliability electrical systems.
Strong understanding of electrical system design fundamentals, including signal integrity, grounding, shielding, and power distribution.
Hands-on experience sourcing instrumentation, integrating hardware, performing electrical testing, and troubleshooting systems.
Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial communication protocols, including Ethernet, RS-422, and CAN, and networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, CAT5, and serial protocols.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced development and test environments.

Responsibilities

Own EGSE hardware through the full lifecycle, including architecture, schematic development, fabrication, integration, validation, and deployment.
Design, develop, integrate, and support electrical ground systems used for engine testing, vehicle integration, and launch operations.
Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, software, test, and operations teams to deliver reliable systems on aggressive schedules.
Support bring-up, troubleshooting, calibration, and functional verification of EGSE hardware and interfaces.
Develop interface control documents, schematics, wiring documentation, and engineering release drawings to ensure alignment between ground and flight systems.
Ensure systems meet operational, reliability, and safety requirements for test and launch environments.
Drive continuous improvement of GSE design standards, integration processes, and documentation practices.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team for senior-level candidates.

Impulse Space is seeking Electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineers across multiple experience levels to help design, build, and deploy the critical systems that interface directly with flight hardware throughout vehicle integration, test, and launch operations.

In this role, you will develop robust electrical ground systems that enable rapid testing, seamless vehicle integration, and reliable launch execution in demanding environments. You’ll partner closely with avionics, propulsion, software, structures, test, and operations teams to deliver high-performance EGSE solutions that are safe, scalable, and mission ready.

This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy hands-on hardware development, and want to see their systems operate from initial concept through launch.

Own EGSE hardware through the full lifecycle, including architecture, schematic development, fabrication, integration, validation, and deployment
Design, develop, integrate, and support electrical ground systems used for engine testing, vehicle integration, and launch operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, test, and operations teams to deliver reliable systems on aggressive schedules
Support bring-up, troubleshooting, calibration, and functional verification of EGSE hardware and interfaces
Develop interface control documents (ICDs), schematics, wiring documentation, and engineering release drawings to ensure alignment between ground and flight systems
Ensure systems meet operational, reliability, and safety requirements for test and launch environments
Drive continuous improvement of GSE design standards, integration processes, and documentation practices
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team (senior-level candidates)

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
Experience designing, building, and deploying EGSE, avionics integration hardware, or other high-reliability electrical systems
Strong understanding of electrical system design fundamentals, including signal integrity, grounding, shielding, and power distribution
Hands-on experience with souring instrumentation, hardware integration, electrical testing, and system troubleshooting
Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, CAN etc.) and networking (TCP/IP, CAT5, serial protocols)
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced development and test environments

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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