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Development Test Engineer II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110000 - 140000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Development Test Engineer II at Impulse will lead the planning execution and analysis of tests critical to validating next-generation in-space mobility systems. This role is highly cross-functional interfacing with design analysis manufacturing and operations teams to ensure products meet performance safety and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on test experience in a fast-paced development environment. This position plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware.
Responsibilities
- Design build and commission test fixtures for fluid cryogenic high-pressure cyclic environmental mechanical and structural testing
- Execute tests safely and efficiently including setup operations and troubleshooting during live test events
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
- Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and rapid feedback cycles
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems structures mechanisms avionics)
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace Electrical or related engineering discipline
- A 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
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5 years experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems structures mechanisms avionics)
- Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems cryogenic systems or hazardous test operations
- Proficiency with instrumentation DAQ systems and sensor selection/integration
- Demonstrated ability to develop test plans execute complex tests and document results
- Background in designing and automating test setups with NI LabVIEW PLCs or similar platforms
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings FEA/CFD results and system requirements
- Prior involvement in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid iteration cycles
Additional Requirements:
- Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
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 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.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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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