Aerospace Development Test Technician (Flight Hardware)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Technician to work on flight assemblies, push hardware to limits, and validate in-space mobility systems. You will help mature early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware as part of our Assembly, Integration & Test team.

The role involves fabricating and testing fluid and mechanical systems, interpreting drawings, troubleshooting issues, and supporting test campaigns across shifts. Occasional travel to Mojave may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in aerospace or relevant operations/test environment.
• Experience with flight hardware in fast-paced development.
• Experience fabricating, installing, and checking fluid system tubing and hardware.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow instructions.
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and travel between Mojave and Redondo Beach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, operate, and maintain test equipment including fluid and mechanical systems.
• Fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fluid system tubing and hardware.
• Assemble, integrate, and test flight-ready hardware.
• Provide direct test support for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions.
• Troubleshoot problems with test hardware involving fluid/mechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
• Ensure all services are performed on time, safely, and professionally.

Skills

Technical drawings reading

Troubleshooting

Fabrication & assembly

Machinery operation

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Development Test Technician to work on flight assemblies, push hardware to limits, and validate in-space mobility systems. You will help mature early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware as part of our Assembly, Integration & Test team.

The role involves fabricating and testing fluid and mechanical systems, interpreting drawings, troubleshooting issues, and supporting test campaigns across shifts. Occasional travel to Mojave may be required.