Impulse Space
Spacecraft Test Engineer
$100K–$140K
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
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Performs spacecraft and flight-hardware testing, develops test equipment, and improves test processes, including automation.
What you'll do
- Design and build systems and equipment for spacecraft testing; own key test assets and programs.
- Test and verify flight hardware, conduct test operations, and document results.
- Resolve technical issues and improve processes for automated spacecraft acceptance testing.
What they ask for
- 1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated 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 or vacuum systems, hazardous test operations, instrumentation, DAQ systems, or sensor integration.
- Experience developing and automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms.
Pay
$100,000 - $140,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, DAQ
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