Test Engineer (Electric Propulsion)

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

40d • $105,000 - $145,000

About The Position

As an Electric Propulsion Test Engineer at Impulse, you will develop and execute tests of all electric propulsion hardware at Impulse. You will design and build test chambers and GSE for hardware at all stages of the product life cycle. You will work with hardware engineers to design flight qualification and acceptance test campaigns and be responsible for operating hardware and delivering test results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or related engineering field
• 2+ years demonstrated hands-on experience with hardware development and/or testing in a lab or industry setting
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new software tools

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience operating electric propulsion hardware such as thrusters, hollow cathodes, feed systems, and/or PPUs
• Demonstrated experience with vacuum chamber operations and fundamental knowledge of vacuum systems
• Demonstrated experience designing, writing, executing, and documenting flight hardware test campaigns
• Self-motivated with an ability to work in an agile startup environment and take full ownership of projects

Responsibilities

• Develop and support test campaigns on electric propulsion hardware including electronics, fluid systems, and engines
• Design and implement test GSE, from basic tooling to brand new facilities
• Operate vacuum chambers, pumps, flow controllers, power supplies, thrust stands, plasma diagnostics, and other electronic test equipment
• Verify hardware for flight via execution and documentation of relevant tests

Benefits

• long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees