Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion)

Impulse Space

Job Location:

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105000 - 160000

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse you will develop and operate the software systems that power our propulsion test infrastructure. Youll be responsible for automation data acquisition and control software used across our engine test stands valve test benches and other propulsion component test this role youll collaborate closely with test operations propulsion engineers and other crossfunctional teams to ensure rapid reliable and highfidelity testing of critical flight hardware.

Responsibilities

Design implement and maintain automation software for propulsion test operations including nearrealtime data acquisition control systems automated test sequences and user-facing tools.
Implement automation frameworks to streamline setup execution and analysis for propulsion component testing (e.g. engines valves pressure systems).
Work closely with the test operations team to continually refine and optimize the software used on test assets.
Participate in the full test lifecyclefrom concept and integration to execution debugging and iterative improvement.

Review and contribute highquality welltested code within a collaborative fastmoving environment.

Diagnose and resolve issues across software hardware interfaces and test infrastructure with resourceful handson problemsolving.

Work onsite with engineering and test teams to support rapid propulsion development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or related field.
Experience developing user-facing software applications related to networking hardware control and data acquisition.
2 years of demonstrated proficiency with python or an object-oriented programming language & demonstrated hands-on experience operating the software.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Demonstrated knowledge of basic data acquisition control principles and hardwaresoftware integration.
Experience with software best practices and workflows including git.
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams.
Masters degree in electrical software mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Familiarity or experience with Propulsion Systems development testing.
LabVIEW certification (CLAD CLD CLA).
Experience with realtime operating systems or deterministic control software.
Hands-on experience with design build and operation of electrical systems.
Understanding of core networking concepts such as IP addressing Ethernet VLANs and PTP.
Experience in a startup or agile development environment.

Travel Requirement

Occasional travel to our Mojave test site to support new test asset bringup onsite debugging and coordination with the test team. Travel is planned and infrequent focused on highimpact activities.

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 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.

Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.

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As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse you will develop and operate the software systems that power our propulsion test infrastructure. Youll be responsible for automation data acquisition and control software used across our engine test stands valve test benches and other propulsion component tes...