Test Technician (electrical)

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.

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

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 reentry 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.