Aerospace Development Test Engineer | Flexible Schedule

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, and analysis of tests for next-generation in-space mobility systems. You will interface with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations to ensure performance, safety, and reliability requirements are met.

The role combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on test experience in a fast-paced development environment and plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready

Qualifications

• 1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• A demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems
• Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
• Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission test fixtures for fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, cyclic, environmental, mechanical, and structural testing
• Execute tests safely and efficiently, including setup, operations, and troubleshooting during live test events
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and rapid feedback cycles
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, and analysis of tests for next-generation in-space mobility systems. You will interface with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations to ensure performance, safety, and reliability requirements are met.

The role combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on test experience in a fast-paced development environment and plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready