Propulsion Test Operations Engineer

Impulse Space

Job Location:

Mojave, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 11000 - 140000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Propulsion Test Operations Engineer at Impulse you will be responsible for operating propulsion test facilities at Impulses Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave California. Youll have the opportunity to work with test stands supporting methane/liquid oxygen and ethane/nitrous propulsion systems high energy components and integrated stages.

This role spans every phase of engine testing from developing procedures and configuring test hardware to directing console operations analyzing performance data and improving future test campaigns.

Responsibilities

Serve as a console operator during test campaigns monitoring engine and facility systems and making informed real-time operational decisions to ensure safe and successful test execution
Plan and execute development qualification and acceptance tests for liquid rocket propulsion systems
Develop detailed test procedures operational timelines and configuration documentation to safely execute propulsion testing
Configure and verify readiness of propulsion hardware test stands fluid systems instrumentation and data acquisition systems prior to testing
Develop and improve operational procedures automation sequences and test workflows to increase safety reliability and test cadence
Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate lessons learned into future engine facility and ground support equipment designs
Participate in pre-test readiness reviews hazard assessments and post-test technical reviews
Maintain a strong commitment to operational discipline personnel safety and continuous process improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline
1 years of experience designing operating maintaining or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems fluid systems thermodynamics or propulsion engineering

Preferred Skills and Experience

3 years of engineering experience
Strong engineering fundamentals in Thermal Fluid Systems
Familiarity with methane/liquid oxygen liquid oxygen liquid methane or other cryogenic fluid systems
Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers thermocouples flow meters load cells valves and data acquisition systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings P&IDs and electrical schematics
Strong troubleshooting skills with multidisciplinary mechanical electrical software and fluid systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to perform effectively during high-intensity test operations

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 Propulsion Test Operations Engineer at Impulse you will be responsible for operating propulsion test facilities at Impulses Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave California. Youll have the opportunity to work with test stands supporting methane/liquid oxygen and ethane/nitrous propulsion systems h...

This role spans every phase of engine testing from developing procedures and configuring test hardware to directing console operations analyzing performance data and improving future test campaigns.

Responsibilities

Serve as a console operator during test campaigns monitoring engine and facility systems and making informed real-time operational decisions to ensure safe and successful test execution
Plan and execute development qualification and acceptance tests for liquid rocket propulsion systems
Develop detailed test procedures operational timelines and configuration documentation to safely execute propulsion testing
Configure and verify readiness of propulsion hardware test stands fluid systems instrumentation and data acquisition systems prior to testing
Develop and improve operational procedures automation sequences and test workflows to increase safety reliability and test cadence
Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate lessons learned into future engine facility and ground support equipment designs
Participate in pre-test readiness reviews hazard assessments and post-test technical reviews
Maintain a strong commitment to operational discipline personnel safety and continuous process improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline
1 years of experience designing operating maintaining or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems
Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems fluid systems thermodynamics or propulsion engineering

Preferred Skills and Experience

3 years of engineering experience
Strong engineering fundamentals in Thermal Fluid Systems
Familiarity with methane/liquid oxygen liquid oxygen liquid methane or other cryogenic fluid systems
Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers thermocouples flow meters load cells valves and data acquisition systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings P&IDs and electrical schematics
Strong troubleshooting skills with multidisciplinary mechanical electrical software and fluid systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to perform effectively during high-intensity test operations