Impulse Space · 1 month ago
Lead Test Technician
Redondo Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expImpulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, focusing on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit with innovative vehicles. The Lead Test Technician will oversee the Test Operations team, executing a variety of tests to validate spacecraft hardware and ensuring safe and efficient testing operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, assemble, instrument, and check out test setups across vacuum, vibe, pressure, thermal, HITL, and mechanism environments, including occasional LN₂ and propulsion component testing
Operate test equipment, integrate sensors/DAQ hardware, and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical-instrumentation, and system-level issues
Act as the day-to-day technical lead: delegate work, balance team workload, make triage/priority calls, and serve as the first point of escalation for technical blockers
Participate in design reviews and provide operational feedback on testability, integration, execution sequencing, and baseline safety
Review and refine test procedures; contribute to clear, accurate documentation; and ensure test readiness across tooling, fixtures, instrumentation, and facility resources
Train and mentor technicians across levels, develop structured training materials, and guide the team in building formal training content and shared standards
Champion safe operations across pressure, vacuum, cryogenic, electrical-instrumentation, and mechanical systems while upholding high-quality build and execution standards
Communicate status, risks, and needs clearly with engineering, program management, and leadership
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience in aerospace, environmental testing, hardware integration, or similar hands-on test operations
Experience building and checking out pressure, vacuum, or mechanical-fluid systems
Strong proficiency with sensors, DAQ hardware, instrumentation, and system-level integration
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and test plans
Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, fluid, or electrical-instrumentation issues
Strong communication skills and comfort coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred
Experience with vacuum chambers, thermal systems, vibration tables, or HITL test architectures
Familiarity with cryogenic fluids (e.g., LN₂) and associated safety practices
Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining test procedures and operational documentation
Prior experience mentoring or training technicians
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, safe work
Operational understanding of sensor types used for pressure, temperature, load, and flow measurement
Ability to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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