Test Technician; Electrical

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

• Department:
  Assembly, Integration & Test
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Mojave
• Workplace type:
  Onsite
• Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

Impulse Space, the in‑space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in‑space transportation vehicles. The high‑energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight‑proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high‑impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision re‑entry services to customers throughout LEO.

Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in‑space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

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