Impulse Space
Test Technician (Avionics)
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in the stated areas, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field; preferred: 7+ years of demonstrated professional experience supporting production and testing of highly complex components.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate; bachelor's degree in an engineering field is an alternative to the stated experience. Preferred: associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
- 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, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Performs spacecraft avionics component and assembly testing, maintains test equipment, and works with engineering and production teams to improve test processes.
What you'll do
- Design and implement test setups with test engineers and support integrated testing.
- Improve production testing and acceptance-test flow; maintain and calibrate environmental and robotic test equipment.
- Troubleshoot production non-conformances, maintain process-planning documents, and provide technician and engineer guidance.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 4+ years of experience working on electronic or propulsion assemblies and/or in a test production environment, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
- Knowledge of safe operation of electrical, power, and data acquisition systems; proficiency with wiring and electrical systems.
- Ability to fabricate or acquire parts for test capabilities and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Nice to have
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; or 7+ years supporting production and testing of highly complex components.
- Hardware tooling design, CAD for 3D-printable or sheet-metal fixtures, or familiarity with RF test equipment.
Pay
$30.00 - $50.00 / hour (base salary)
Tools
electrical systems, power systems, data acquisition systems, CAD, RF test equipment
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