Impulse Space
Test Supervisor
$120K–$150K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in flight hardware assemblies and/or test production; 2+ years in a leadership role. Preferred: 7+ years supporting production and test of highly complex components and assemblies.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate; preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Supervises spacecraft component testing and technicians while maintaining test equipment, safety, quality, and production processes.
What you'll do
- Oversee Test Area workflow, safety, and quality; lead and mentor a staff of about 10 technicians.
- Coordinate schedules, resources, and priorities with leadership and engineering, and report status.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, verify flight hardware, document results, and address non-conformances and root causes.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5+ years working on flight hardware assemblies and/or in a test production environment.
- 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience operating complex test equipment, controls, and data acquisition systems; understanding of safe pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical power system operation.
Nice to have
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
- 7+ years supporting production and test of highly complex components and assemblies; OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.
Pay
$120,000 - $150,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, electrical power systems, test equipment, controls, data acquisition systems
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