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Spacecraft Test Engineer

Impulse Space

Job Location:

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100000 - 140000

Posted: 8 October 2026 (8 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 5 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an Spacecraft Test Engineer at Impulse you will perform a wide range of vehicle level testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company.

Responsibilities

Design and build fluid mechanical vacuum environmental and electrical systems in support of spacecraft systems testing
Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear precise and complete manner
Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing of spacecraft

Minimum Qualifications

1 years professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems structures mechanisms avionics)
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace Electrical or related engineering discipline
A demonstrated understanding of mechanical propulsion fluid or structural systems
Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python MATLAB or similar
Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment
problems with fluid vacuum and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Preferred Skills and Experience

2 years experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems structures mechanisms avionics)
Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems vacuum systems or hazardous test operations
Proficiency with instrumentation DAQ systems and sensor selection/integration
Demonstrated ability to develop test plans execute complex tests and document results
Background in designing and automating test setups with NI LabVIEW PLCs or similar platforms
Ability to interpret engineering drawings FEA/CFD results and system requirements
Prior involvement in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid iteration cycles

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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