Spacecraft Test EngineerDepartment: Assembly, Integration & Test
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year
DescriptionAs an
SpacecraftTest 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.
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 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
Minimum Qualifications- 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
Preferred Skills and Experience- 2+ years' experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
- Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, vacuum systems, or hazardous test operations
- Proficiency with instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor selection/integration
- Demonstrated ability to develop test plans, execute complex tests, and document results
- Background in designing and automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FEA/CFD results, and system requirements
- Prior involvement in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid iteration cycles
Additional Information:Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options, and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
