Test Specialist

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

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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. 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

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
• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
• This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.

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