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Impulse is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to develop and execute comprehensive test systems for flight electrical devices, ranging from individual circuit boards to complete spacecraft. You will design, build, and maintain test systems that support hardware progression from development through production and on-orbit operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop end-to-end test systems that validate flight electrical hardware including circuit boards, optical devices, and electromechanical assemblies
- Own the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and ground support hardware
- Develop modular test automation software using Linux, Python, Rust, C++, and other languages
- Build and maintain test systems, racks, and setups for both component-level and integrated testbeds
- Provide feedback to design engineers to improve Impulse's avionics ecosystem
- Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration engineers to verify complete test coverage
- Support launch site activities by traveling with the spacecraft and conducting pre-launch tests
You will work directly with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, production engineers, production technicians, and others across all stages of spacecraft development, from initial concepts to on-orbit operations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience testing electrical systems
- Programming experience using Python, Rust, C++, or comparable language
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or equivalent tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead meetings, plan projects, and communicate decisions and rationale
