Test Specialist
Department Assembly Integration & Test
Employment Type Full Time
Location Redondo Beach
Compensation 110000 - 140000 year
Description 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
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7 years of experience working on propulsion or electronic assembly andor test production environment or a bachelors 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
Preferred Skills and Experience Associate degree or bachelors 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
Additional Requirements Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
Additional Information Compensation 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.