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Impulse is seeking a Manager of Spacecraft Testbeds to lead a team responsible for designing, developing, and delivering spacecraft testbeds, including ironbirds, flatsats, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test systems. This role sits at the intersection of hardware engineering and systems integration, working closely with Flight Software, Embedded Software, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), and Avionics teams.
In this position, you will lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on spacecraft testbed hardware design, integration, and deployment. You'll own the electrical and hardware architecture of complex testbed systems, translating simulation and validation requirements into reliable hardware solutions. Key responsibilities include establishing technical priorities, project schedules, and resource plans to support vehicle development and test campaigns; overseeing the design and development of custom electrical interfaces, load boards, harnesses, and supporting test hardware; and coordinating engineering and technician resources to ensure timely fabrication, assembly, integration, commissioning, and checkout.
You'll align testbed hardware architecture with Avionics Test and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) platforms, leveraging common designs, components, and tooling to ensure reliability, maintainability, and scalability. The role requires providing technical leadership in troubleshooting complex electrical and hardware-software integration issues, and ensuring testbeds are delivered on schedule and ready to support mission validation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 7+ years of experience developing electrical test systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), avionics integration, embedded hardware testing, or related fields
- 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams, projects, or technical programs
- Strong understanding of electrical test system design, avionics interfaces, instrumentation, and hands-on electrical troubleshooting
- Experience designing and deploying complex electrical test systems involving instrumentation, signal conditioning, and hardware interfaces
- Experience managing engineering schedules, resources, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
- Strong communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills
