Impulse Space
Senior Development Test Engineer
$110K–$180K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in hardware development testing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or related field.
- 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
Designs and operates test equipment and programs for liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft hardware development.
What you'll do
- Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems for propulsion and spacecraft testing; own test assets and programs.
- Set up, inspect, check out, troubleshoot, and operate tests for rapidly developing spaceflight hardware.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to meet technical and schedule objectives.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis; hands-on experience with aerospace test facilities.
- Prior ownership of test stand design and build-up; ability to create fluid P&IDs and electrical and controls schematics.
- Ability to identify and procure test equipment; proficiency with data acquisition and control methods.
Nice to have
- Experience with complex systems such as cryogenic propellants, high-pressure gas systems, hydraulics, or combustion devices; familiarity with components and hands-on fabrication, metalworking, or wiring.
- Rocket engine or spacecraft hardware testing experience; experience in a startup or agile development environment.
Pay
$110,000 - $180,000 USD / year (base salary)
Tools
fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics, data acquisition
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