Spacecraft Test Engineer — Propulsion & Automation
Impulse Space
A space technology company based in Redondo Beach is seeking a Test Specialist to perform a range of spacecraft component testing. The role requires 7+ years of experience in propulsion or electronic assembly, along with strong troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include assembling high-quality components, improving automated testing processes, and documenting results accurately. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including access to medical coverage and a retirement plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Impulse Space
$110k - $140k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is seeking a Test Specialist. In this role, you will perform tests on spacecraft components and enhance testing... ...a high school diploma and 7+ years in propulsion systems or a related engineering degree. The ideal candidate will have experience...SuggestedFull time$110k - $180k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is looking for a Senior Development Test Engineer to design and build systems for liquid rocket propulsion testing. You'll own key test programs and collaborate with teams to ensure successful test operations. Ideal candidates will have a...Suggested- ...Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion) As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse, you will develop and operate the software systems that power our... ...access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull time
$110k - $160k
Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II Department: Propulsion Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $110,000 - $160,000... ...thrusters, valves, and pressure components Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull timeFlexible hours- A leading aerospace firm in California is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to lead experimental development in propulsion systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in plasma physics, instrumentation, and data analysis, with a focus on electric propulsion...Suggested
$30 per hour
...Avionics Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) As an Avionics Test Engineering... ...testing and integration of spacecraft avionics systems. As an... ...hardware Develop automated testing solutions to collect... ...Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, software, and integration...Permanent employmentInternship$100k - $155k
Impulse Space seeks a Propulsion Component Engineer in Redondo Beach to oversee the design of spacecraft components from concept to realization. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and has 3+ years of experience in component design...Flexible hours- A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Test Engineer to design and oversee test campaigns for spacecraft. Responsibilities include executing comprehensive flight testing and building unique testing systems. Ideal candidates have experience in spacecraft...
$105k - $165k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach, CA, is looking for a Thermal & Vacuum Test Engineer to design and operate environmental test systems for spacecraft components. Responsibilities include building test assets, developing test procedures, and executing thermal and vacuum tests...- A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Thermal & Vacuum Test Engineer in Redondo Beach, California. You will design and operate test systems for spacecraft components, ensuring reliability and performance under space-like conditions. The ideal candidate will have...
$105k - $135k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach seeks an RF Test Engineer to support testing of wireless spacecraft and communication systems. You will work with engineers to develop automated test systems and improve test reliability. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering...Full time$110k - $140k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is seeking a Spacecraft Integration Specialist (Avionics) to support the integration and testing of spacecraft avionics systems. You will handle the planning and execution of tests to ensure hardware meets performance and reliability standards...- ...leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Spacecraft Integration Specialist (Avionics) to support the integration and testing of spacecraft avionics systems.... ...system-level testing, and collaborating with engineering teams. The successful candidate will have experience...Full time
- Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer who will own RF test strategy, automation infrastructure, and validation for wireless spacecraft communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at...Full time
- ...Test Automation Engineer (Software) As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse, you will own all... ...aerospace engineering. Familiarity with Propulsion Systems development testing.... ...(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to...Permanent employmentFull time
- A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Structures and Propulsion in El Segundo, California. This role involves developing and implementing manufacturing processes for satellites and related components. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor...Afternoon shift
- ...overwhelming demand. Responsibilities Build and lead the Test Engineering team spanning hardware, software, and systems test disciplines... ...through integrated system flight tests. Partner with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and mechanical teams to define test requirements...
- ...in El Segundo is seeking a technical professional with mechanical, electrical, and data acquisition expertise to support laboratory test operations. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, executing upkeep tasks, and ensuring a safe technical environment. Candidates...Flexible hours
$30 per hour
Impulse Space is seeking an Avionics Test Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 in Redondo Beach, CA. The position offers hands-on experience in testing spacecraft avionics systems, where interns will assist in developing and improving test systems. Candidates should be pursuing...Internship$135k - $175k
Impulsespace is hiring a Senior RF Test Engineer in Redondo Beach, California. This role involves defining RF test strategies for wireless products, collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines, and designing RF test hardware and software. Candidates should...$130k - $210k
...Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit Role Overview: CHAOS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Test Automation to develop and support automated test software, validation frameworks, and Special Test Equipment (STE/GSE) used to validate...Full timeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package$151.3k - $226.9k
## Senior Spacecraft Thermal EngineerApplylocations: El Segundo, CAtime... ...; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support.... ...trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national... ...embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; orbital...Full timeFor contractorsWork at officeImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$125k - $175k
Spacecraft Testbed Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Brynne Hunt Compensation:... ...missions, enabling critical testing of avionics, propulsion, embedded software, and flight software. Your...Permanent employmentFull timeRemote work- Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Avionics Design Team. The intern will develop software tools that automate avionics design workflows and improve speed and quality in spacecraft development. Ideal candidates should be enrolled...Full timeContract workInternship
$245k - $318k
...up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing,... ...designing, building, testing, installing, and operating... ...and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into... ...(test sequence automation, data review tools, configuration... ...for rockets, spacecraft, or aircraft At Relativity...Full time- ...aerospace firm in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to lead the design and development of electric propulsion hardware. This role involves owning propulsion... ...hardware, driving design decisions, and coordinating testing efforts. Candidates should have 5-10 years of...
- ...Description: • Support dSPACE, Opal-RT, NI and Typhoon HIL automation. • Create HIL test strategies, test cases, and scripts based on client,... ...experience. • Bachelor/master's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Science, or similar. • Has experience creating...
$137k - $193k
...Senior Test and Automation Engineer Playa Vista, California, United States Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We... ...one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in...Work at office$80.75k - $118.75k
...Find your future with us. Job Summary As a Manufacturing Engineer - Structures and Propulsion, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and... ...implementing manufacturing processes and procedures to build, test and launch satellites, related subsystems, and components...Permanent employmentInterim roleCurrently hiringRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaRelocation packageShift workAfternoon shift$135k - $200k
...launch services, complete spacecraft design and... ...Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers... ...AIT, flight software, propulsion, GNC, flight dynamics... ...TO DO: Leverage automation as a key enabler to operate... ...Design, develop and test ground software for...Permanent employmentLocal areaFlexible hoursShift work
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