Test Specialist

As a Test Specialist at Impulse , you will perform a wide range of spacecraft component and assembly testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company. Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability propulsion components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards Provide training and guidance to other technicians High school diploma or equivalency certificate 7+ years of experience working on propulsion or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field Deep knowledge of the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power and data acquisition systems Proficient with wiring and electrical systems Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering 9+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex components (e.g. valves, actuators) Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team Additional Requirements: Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed 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 . Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.