Materials Technician (Mechanical Test)

Impulse Space

Job Location:

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 40

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

As a Materials Engineering Technician at Impulse you will anchor our mechanical testing this role you will be hands-on in the lab executing critical testing on a wide variety of materials including advanced metals polymers composites and ceramic that make up our orbital vehicles and propulsion systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all testing adheres to strict industry standards managing test setups and guaranteeing the integrity of the data that drives our engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate universal testing machines to perform tensile compression flexural shear and fatigue testing across diverse material groups
Interpret and strictly adhere to ASTM ISO and custom internal testing standards for aerospace applications
Manage the end-to-end specimen preparation process ensuring precise dimensional tolerances and surface finishes are met prior to testing
Select install and align appropriate gripping and fixturing for complex test setups including high-temperature cryogenic or non-standard geometries
Record process and compile test data into clear concise reports for the materials and design engineering teams
Perform routine maintenance calibration checks and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to minimize downtime
Maintain a highly organized safe and efficient laboratory environment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3 years of direct experience operating mechanical testing equipment in a structured laboratory environment
Proven hands-on experience testing a broad range of material classes: metals polymers composites and ceramics
Deep functional knowledge of mechanical testing standards (e.g. ASTM E8 D3039 D638 C1161) and specimen geometry requirements
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely handle high-load testing equipment and delicate sensors (extensometers strain gauges)
Excellent meticulousness regarding data entry traceability and documentation

Preferred Skills and Experience

Associates degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience)
5 years of demonstrated experience with prior experience working environmental mechanical testing such as testing in cryogenic chambers elevated temperature furnaces or vacuum
environments within in the aerospace or defense industries
Hands-on experience with basic machining (mills lathes band saws) to fabricate or modify custom test fixtures on the fly
Knowledge of advanced strain measurement techniques including Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
Familiarity with metallographic preparation or basic failure analysis post-testing
Experience performing fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate tests

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.

Required Experience:

As a Materials Engineering Technician at Impulse you will anchor our mechanical testing this role you will be hands-on in the lab executing critical testing on a wide variety of materials including advanced metals polymers composites and ceramic that make up our orbital vehicles and propulsion syst...

Responsibilities

Set up and operate universal testing machines to perform tensile compression flexural shear and fatigue testing across diverse material groups
Interpret and strictly adhere to ASTM ISO and custom internal testing standards for aerospace applications
Manage the end-to-end specimen preparation process ensuring precise dimensional tolerances and surface finishes are met prior to testing
Select install and align appropriate gripping and fixturing for complex test setups including high-temperature cryogenic or non-standard geometries
Record process and compile test data into clear concise reports for the materials and design engineering teams
Perform routine maintenance calibration checks and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to minimize downtime
Maintain a highly organized safe and efficient laboratory environment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3 years of direct experience operating mechanical testing equipment in a structured laboratory environment
Proven hands-on experience testing a broad range of material classes: metals polymers composites and ceramics
Deep functional knowledge of mechanical testing standards (e.g. ASTM E8 D3039 D638 C1161) and specimen geometry requirements
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely handle high-load testing equipment and delicate sensors (extensometers strain gauges)
Excellent meticulousness regarding data entry traceability and documentation

Preferred Skills and Experience

Associates degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience)
5 years of demonstrated experience with prior experience working environmental mechanical testing such as testing in cryogenic chambers elevated temperature furnaces or vacuum
environments within in the aerospace or defense industries
Hands-on experience with basic machining (mills lathes band saws) to fabricate or modify custom test fixtures on the fly
Knowledge of advanced strain measurement techniques including Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
Familiarity with metallographic preparation or basic failure analysis post-testing
Experience performing fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate tests