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Dynamics Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

As a Dynamics Test Engineer at Impulse, you will play a critical role in designing, planning, and ... Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ...

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Solar Array Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Solar Array Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time ... Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ...

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Dynamics Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

Description As a Dynamics Test Engineer at Impulse, you will play a critical role in designing ... Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ...

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Optical Test Engineer II

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$115K - $165K/yr

Optical Test Engineer II Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time ... Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ...

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Optical Test Engineer II

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $176K/yr

As an Optical Test Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for designing, procuring ... Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including ...

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Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering

Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering

Impulse Space

Mojave, CA • On-site

$154K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering
Department: Assembly, Integration & Test
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Mojave
Compensation: $154,000 - $185,000 / year
Description
As a Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering at Impulse, you will be responsible for testing all aspects of development and production-level propulsion hardware. This team ensures that our propulsion systems meet design intent and performance requirements through rigorous testing, analysis, and validation.
As Manager, you will oversee a team of engineers ranging in experience from entry-level to principal, guiding their technical execution, professional development, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. You'll own the team's priorities, performance, and culture-driving high reliability, innovation, and speed in our testing operations.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, from entry level to principal
  • Plan and oversee test operations across multiple test sites, develop operator training, and
  • Manage test schedules, resources, and priorities to meet program milestones
  • Coordinate with test equipment, infrastructure, and data systems teams to support current and future testing needs and ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality test operations
  • Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement in test processes and reliability
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
  • Establish and maintain high technical and professional standards
  • Champion a culture of safety, technical rigor, and operational excellence

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience in development or production test engineering
  • Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams
  • Demonstrated understanding of fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems
  • Proven ability to manage complex test operations safely and effectively

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline or management field
  • 9+ years experience in rocket, propulsion, or aerospace test engineering
  • Familiarity with test automation, data systems, and safety management

Additional Information
  • This role is based on-site at our Mojave Test facility at the Mojave Air & Space Port
  • Occasional travel to partner locations may be required
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to export control regulations

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 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space's 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 origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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