Impulse Space · 1 month ago
Solar Array Test Engineer
Redondo Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expImpulse Space is an in-space transportation company focused on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit. The Solar Array Test Engineer will design, plan, and execute testing of solar array systems, ensuring their electrical performance and mechanical integrity.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Define and execute electrical performance tests for solar arrays, including I-V characterization and efficiency measurements
Plan and run environmental and durability tests such as thermal cycling, UV exposure, vibration, or shock as applicable
Develop test plans and procedures from system and component requirements, including acceptance criteria
Design, build, and validate test fixtures, harnessing, and high-power setups
Partner with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to close test gaps and improve reliability and performance
Participate in anomaly troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and re-test plans
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
3+ years of direct experience in hardware test engineering
Working knowledge of photovoltaic behavior, electroluminescence, and solar array performance drivers
Experience with electrical and thermal instrumentation and DAQ systems
Familiarity with environmental and mechanical test methods and lab safety practices
Strong data reduction and analysis skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar
Clear communicator with solid technical documentation skills
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Direct experience testing solar arrays or photovoltaic hardware
Familiarity with PV and aerospace qualification standards relevant to solar array testing, including IEC, UL, MIL-STD, NASA, and ECSS standards
Experience with thermal-vacuum testing, radiation or UV degradation testing, or arc-fault characterization
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional closure of test anomalies and design improvements
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 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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