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Impulse is seeking a Spacecraft Test Engineer to design, build, and operate state-of-the-art test systems for spacecraft development and verification. In this role, you will take ownership of key test assets and major test programs while collaborating across engineering teams to improve overall test processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and build fluid, mechanical, vacuum, environmental, and electrical systems in support of spacecraft systems testing
- Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results with precision and completeness
- Conduct test operations focused on rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
- Fully own key test assets and major test programs while working with cross-functional teams
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
- Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing of spacecraft
- Manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment
Requirements:
- 1+ years of professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems
- Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
- Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
- Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving ability with fluid, vacuum, and electrical systems
