Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Avionics Technician - PCBA Test

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$25 - $55 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency in electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety protocols.
Two to five years of hands-on experience performing electrical and thermal testing at the board or subassembly level.
Experience executing tests from written procedures, work instructions, or test plans in a controlled environment.
Working knowledge of electrical test equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.
Familiarity with instrumentation and sensors, such as resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, or similar measurement devices.
Foundational understanding of electrical principles, including voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and basic signal behavior.
Very strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow engineering documentation and procedures.
A safety-first mindset, particularly when working with energized hardware or temperature extremes.
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Perform functional and verification testing of avionics hardware and subassemblies at the board level in accordance with engineering procedures and requirements.
Execute electrical testing using multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems to validate performance and identify faults.
Set up, operate, and monitor test fixtures, harnesses, and instrumentation to support avionics hardware testing.
Follow controlled test procedures, work instructions, and test plans with strict adherence to configuration and revision control.
Identify and document test anomalies, failures, or out-of-family behavior, and escalate findings to engineering as needed.
Verify proper installation, calibration, and operation of sensors and measurement devices before test execution.
Collect, review, and validate test data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and traceability to the tested avionics hardware.
Support debug and retest activities following hardware modifications or corrective actions.
Assist in the development, refinement, and validation of test procedures and test setups in collaboration with engineering.
Maintain test logs, configuration records, and test reports in accordance with quality and program requirements.

As an Avionics Technician (PCBA Test) at Impulse, you will perform electrical, thermal, and functional testing of spacecraft avionics hardware to verify performance and identify issues. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure accurate test execution and high-quality, flight-ready hardware.

Perform functional and verification testing of avionics hardware and subassemblies at the board level in accordance with engineering procedures/requirements
Execute electrical testing using multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems to validate performance and identify faults
Set up, operate, and monitor test fixtures, harnesses, and instrumentation to support avionics hardware testing
Follow controlled test procedures, work instructions, and test plans with strict adherence to configuration and revision control
Identify and document test anomalies, failures, or out-of-family behavior, and escalate findings to engineering as needed
Verify proper installation, calibration, and operation of sensors and measurement devices prior to test execution
Collect, review, and validate test data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and traceability to the tested avionics hardware
Support debug and re-test activities following hardware modifications or corrective actions
Assist in the development, refinement, and validation of test procedures and test setups in collaboration with engineering
Maintain test logs, configuration records, and test reports in accordance with quality and program requirements

Proficiency in electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety protocols is a hard requirement
2-5 years of hands-on experience performing electrical and thermal testing at the board or subassembly level
Experience executing tests from written procedures, work instructions, or test plans in a controlled environment
Working knowledge of electrical test equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with instrumentation and sensors, such as RTDs, thermocouples, or similar measurement devices
Foundational understanding of electrical principles, including voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and basic signal behavior
Very strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow engineering documentation and procedures
Demonstrated safety-first mindset, particularly when working with energized hardware or temperature extremes
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

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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