Impulse Space
Site Director, Propulsion Test Facility
$220K–$250K
Mojave, California · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in development or production test engineering; preferred: 12+ years in rocket, propulsion, or aerospace test engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or persons eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Leads safe, reliable, and efficient operations at Impulse Space’s Mojave Propulsion Test Facility, overseeing teams, test execution, infrastructure, compliance, and operational planning.
What you'll do
- Direct facility operations, including test execution, maintenance, infrastructure, safety, and readiness.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team; manage schedules, staffing, and resources across test programs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and lead investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field.
- 10+ years of demonstrated experience in development or production test engineering.
- Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams.
- Understanding of fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems; ability to manage complex test operations safely.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or management field; 12+ years experience in rocket, propulsion, or aerospace test engineering.
- Experience directing liquid rocket hot-fire tests; cryogenic propulsion systems; test automation, data systems, and safety management; or Site Director/Lead experience.
Pay
$220,000 - $250,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, control systems, test automation, data systems
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