Automation & Controls Technician

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician to support installation, modification and maintenance of industrial machinery. You will wire controls hardware, troubleshoot electronics, and configure control panels in collaboration with engineers.

You will work with NFPA 70/7, UL 508A standards, and use EPlan for schematics, reports, and manufacturing documentation while documenting tasks and updating work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/test/R&D or related field.
• 3+ years working on electrical control systems.
• 1+ years working on pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify industrial controls hardware in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 7.
• Wire and rework control panels following UL 508A practices and company standards.
• Assist with maintaining the electrical shop, tools, consumables, and controls hardware inventory.
• Configure and set up industrial controls hardware.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical and controls‑related issues on machines and test equipment.
• Review electrical drawings and mark up redlines as needed.
• Provide practical build and wiring feedback to engineering teams.
• Use EPlan to view schematics, generate reports, and support manufacturing documentation.
• Document work performed and update assigned tasks or work orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Electrical control systems

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPlan/EView

Job description

Automation & Controls Technician

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

As an Automation & Controls Technician at Impulse, you will support the installation, modification, and maintenance of industrial machinery, production equipment, and test systems. This role is hands‑on and focused on electrical wiring, controls hardware, and electrical troubleshooting, working closely with engineers and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify industrial controls hardware in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 7
• Wire and rework control panels following UL 508A practices and company standards
• Assist with maintaining the electrical shop, tools, consumables, and controls hardware inventory
• Configure and set up industrial controls hardware
• Support troubleshooting of electrical and controls‑related issues on machines and test equipment
• Review electrical drawings and mark up redlines as needed
• Provide practical build and wiring feedback to engineering teams
• Use EPlan to view schematics, generate reports, and support manufacturing documentation
• Document work performed and update assigned tasks or work orders

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
• 3+ years working on electrical control systems
• 1+ years working on pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
• Demonstrated high attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with EPlan/EView
• Experience working on systems up to 480 VAC
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment and/or test environment

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.