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Impulse is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Engineer to design, build, commission, and maintain test facilities at its Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave, California. You will work with state-of-the-art facilities supporting methane/liquid oxygen, ethane/nitrous propulsion systems, high-energy components, and integrated stages.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, build, and commission propulsion test stands and associated ground support equipment to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing
- Plan and execute preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation issues affecting propulsion test operations
- Support root cause investigations for facility anomalies, equipment failures, and operational incidents
- Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and operational readiness reviews for propulsion testing
- Maintain facility documentation including P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering drawings
- Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement throughout propulsion test operations
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems
- Experience working with ground support equipment, industrial process systems, propulsion facilities, or similar infrastructure
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge propulsion technology and contribute to next-generation space systems. The position qualifies for Mojave differential pay.
