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Impulse Space · 5 months ago

Senior Development Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Impulse Space is a company focused on developing high-performance spacecraft. They are seeking a Senior Development Test Engineer to oversee test equipment design and operations while collaborating with a dynamic team in the aerospace field.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

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

Qualification

Hardware development testingTest stand designFluid P&IDsData acquisition methodsComplex systems experienceProject ownershipTeam collaboration

Required

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

Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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

Preferred

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