Impulse Space · 1 month ago
Test Engineer II (Electric Propulsion)
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expImpulse Space is a spacecraft manufacturing company specializing in electric propulsion. As an Electric Propulsion Test Engineer II, you will develop and execute tests for electric propulsion hardware, design test chambers, and collaborate with engineers to ensure flight qualification and acceptance of hardware.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and support test campaigns on electric propulsion hardware including electronics, fluid systems, and engines
Design and implement test GSE, from basic tooling to brand new facilities
Operate vacuum chambers, pumps, flow controllers, power supplies, thrust stands, plasma diagnostics, and other electronic test equipment
Verify hardware for flight via execution and documentation of relevant tests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or related engineering field
3+ years post-bachelor's experience with hands-on hardware development and/or testing in a lab or industry setting
Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new software tools
Preferred
5+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience operating electric propulsion hardware such as thrusters, hollow cathodes, feed systems, and/or PPUs
Demonstrated experience with vacuum chamber operations and fundamental knowledge of vacuum systems
Familiarity with spaceflight testing procedures and standards (e.g. SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, etc.)
Demonstrated experience designing, writing, executing, and documenting flight hardware test campaigns
Self-motivated with an ability to work in an agile startup environment and take full ownership of projects
Benefits
Long-term incentives
Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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