Manager, Spacecraft Integration & Test

Job Description

Description

As a Manager, Integration & Test Engineering at Impulse you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for spacecraft system-level integration, environmental testing, and verification activities. This role is critical in ensuring our spacecraft perform flawlessly from the lab to orbit. Combining strong technical expertise in spacecraft integration and test campaigns with proven leadership skills to manage teams, schedules, and cross-functional interfaces.

Responsibilities

Hire, lead and mentor a team of integration and test engineers, technicians, and support staff

Own the spacecraft I&T plan from early design through launch, including schedule, resources, and execution

Oversee system-level integration activities, including mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces

Manage environmental test campaigns (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, propulsion functional, etc.) to ensure compliance with customer and mission requirements

Ensure all test procedures, configurations, and results are reviewed, approved, and traceable

Collaborate closely with Design/Responsible Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to resolve issues and maintain alignment

Drive risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning throughout the I&T lifecycle

Represent the I&T team in internal design reviews, customer meetings, and launch campaign readiness reviews

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field

8+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft or satellite integration & test

3+ years in a leadership/management role

Demonstrated knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (propulsion, avionics, structures, thermal, power, RF, etc.) and system integration practices

4+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with environmental test campaigns and data analysis

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Experience with propulsion system integration & test

Experience with scaling spacecraft integration & test

Demonstrated experience supporting launch site operations and spacecraft shipment/deployment - specifically launch vehicle integration

Familiarity with space industry standards (NASA GEVS, ECSS, MIL-STD, etc.)

Demonstrated success in building and scaling engineering teams

Experience setting up, maintaining, and expanding spacecraft integration & test facilities

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