Impulse Space
Vacuum Test Engineer
$105K–$165K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in thermal vacuum testing or environmental test system design.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Designs, builds, and operates thermal and vacuum test systems to qualify spacecraft components and integrated systems under space-like conditions.
What you'll do
- Design and build thermal and vacuum test assets, and operate TVAC chambers for thermal cycling, bake-out, and vacuum tests.
- Develop test procedures and safety documentation; coordinate test requirements and acceptance criteria with design and analysis teams.
- Acquire and analyze test data, produce reports, maintain calibration, troubleshoot systems, and improve test methods.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in thermal vacuum testing or environmental test system design.
- Hands-on experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, thermal control systems, and instrumentation.
- Proficiency in data acquisition and control systems (e.g., LabVIEW, PLCs, or Python-based automation).
Nice to have
- M.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, or ECSS environmental test requirements.
Pay
$105,000 - $165,000 USD / year; base salary
Tools
LabVIEW, PLCs, Python, NASA GEVS, MIL-STD-1540, ECSS, LN₂
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