Impulse Space
Development Test Engineer
$100K–$120K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years required; 2+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Plans, builds, and runs tests to validate in-space mobility hardware and mature early designs into flight-ready products.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and commission fixtures for fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, environmental, mechanical, and structural testing.
- Safely execute test events, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with design and manufacturing teams to improve testability and provide rapid feedback.
What they ask for
- 1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
- Understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems; hands-on laboratory or test-stand hardware experience.
- Strong data analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar; ability to manage multiple test campaigns.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic systems, or hazardous test operations; proficiency with instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor selection/integration.
- Experience developing test plans and automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms.
Pay
$100,000 - $120,000 USD / year (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, DAQ
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