Materials Technician Mechanical Test Department ManufacturingEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 35.00 - 40.00 hourDescriptionAs a Materials Engineering Technician at Impulse you will anchor our mechanical testing capabilities. In this role you will be hands-on in the lab executing critical testing on a wide variety of materials including advanced metals polymers composites and ceramic that make up our orbital vehicles and propulsion systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all testing adheres to strict industry standards managing test setups and guaranteeing the integrity of the data that drives our engineering decisions.ResponsibilitiesSet up and operate universal testing machines to perform tensile compression flexural shear and fatigue testing across diverse material groupsInterpret and strictly adhere to ASTM ISO and custom internal testing standards for aerospace applicationsManage the end-to-end specimen preparation process ensuring precise dimensional tolerances and surface finishes are met prior to testingSelect install and align appropriate gripping and fixturing for complex test setups including high-temperature cryogenic or non-standard geometriesRecord process and compile test data into clear concise reports for the materials and design engineering teamsPerform routine maintenance calibration checks and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to minimize downtimeMaintain a highly organized safe and efficient laboratory environmentMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate3 years of direct experience operating mechanical testing equipment in a structured laboratory environmentProven hands-on experience testing a broad range of material classes metals polymers composites and ceramicsDeep functional knowledge of mechanical testing standards e.g. ASTM E8 D3039 D638 C1161 and specimen geometry requirementsStrong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely handle high-load testing equipment and delicate sensors extensometers strain gaugesExcellent meticulousness regarding data entry traceability and documentationPreferred Skills and ExperienceAssociates degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience5 years of demonstrated experience with prior experience working environmental mechanical testing such as testing in cryogenic chambers elevated temperature furnaces or vacuumenvironments within in the aerospace or defense industriesHands-on experience with basic machining mills lathes band saws to fabricate or modify custom test fixtures on the flyKnowledge of advanced strain measurement techniques including Digital Image Correlation DICFamiliarity with metallographic preparation or basic failure analysis post-testingExperience performing fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate testsAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. 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. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.