Aerospace Development Test Engineer - Flight-Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze tests critical to validating next‑generation in‑space mobility systems. You will interface with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations to ensure performance, safety, and reliability while maturing early designs into flight‑ready hardware.

This role emphasizes hands‑on lab work, robust documentation, and collaboration across fast‑paced R&D teams, with growth opportunities and

Qualifications

• 1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering.
• Strong data analysis skills using 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

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Test planning

Hands-on hardware

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering

Tools

NI

LabVIEW

PLCs

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze tests critical to validating next‑generation in‑space mobility systems. You will interface with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations to ensure performance, safety, and reliability while maturing early designs into flight‑ready hardware.

This role emphasizes hands‑on lab work, robust documentation, and collaboration across fast‑paced R&D teams, with growth opportunities and