Test Technician

Impulse Space

Salary: $62k - $93k
Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Mojave, California, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

multimeters
data acquisition
electrical tools
fabrication tools
wiring

About the role

As a Test Technician at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of test equipment implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment
Perform testing operations on a variety of test equipment including pressurization and propellant systems
Fabricate and assemble electrical, power and data acquisition systems
Maintain major test facility assets including power supplies, distribution panels, solar cells and gas generators
Effectively troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues
Operate fluid and mechanical systems
Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
Provide direct test support for rocket engine testing

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
Experience with the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools)
Proficient with wiring, electrical and instrumentation systems with the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems
Experience with multimeters and basic electrical troubleshooting tools
Ability to fabricate parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced agile development environment
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
Demonstrated experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems
Demonstrated experience with writing, using, and updating test procedures, checklists, and documentation
Demonstrated experience with bonding strain gauges and accelerometers
Demonstrated experience with calibration/metrology of pressure, flow, temperature, and electrical test devices

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.

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.

About Impulse Space

Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.

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