Test Specialist

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

6d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Specialist at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft component and assembly testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of experience working on propulsion or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• Deep knowledge of the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
• Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
• 9+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex components (e.g. valves, actuators)
• Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability propulsion components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies
• Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
• Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing
• Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
• Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
• Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment
• Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians

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
• Education Level: High school or GED