Senior Development Test Engineer

Job Description

Description

As a Senior Development Test Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for all aspects of test equipment design and test operations while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities

Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical systems in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing

Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company, including Redondo Beach and Mojave

Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to meet project technical and schedule objectives

Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed

Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight

Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in hardware development testing

Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis

Prior hands-on operational experience working with aerospace test facilities

Previously demonstrated ownership of test stand design and build-up

Able to create and clearly communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics

Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment

Proficient with data acquisition and control methods

Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

Demonstrated prior experience working with complex systems including cryogenic propellants, high pressure gas systems, hydraulics and/or combustion devices

Demonstrated working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)

Demonstrated hardware testing experience with rocket engines, or spacecraft

Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Requirements:

Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Full-time