Avionics Test Technician — Spacecraft Systems

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Test Technician (Avionics) in Redondo Beach to design and implement complex test setups for development and production environments, including thermal vacuum testing with instrumentation for model validation.

You will work closely with test engineers and manufacturing teams to improve test processes and automation. Responsibilities include calibration of environmental and robotic test gear, supporting non-conformances to root cause, and training others in

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working on electronic or propulsion assemblies and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• Deep knowledge of the safe operation of electrical, power, and data acquisition systems
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
• Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Responsibilities

• Work closely with test engineers to design and implement complex test setups for development and/or production environments (e.g. integrated systems testing in a thermal vacuum chamber with additional instrumentation for model validation)
• Work with test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production technicians to improve production test processes and improve acceptance test flow and automation
• Perform maintenance and calibration activities for environmental and robotic test equipment
• Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition
• Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians
• Provide training and guidance to engineers regarding practical test setups and instrumentation
• Support the avionics test team's participation when interfacing with related departments (e.g. integrated vehicle testing or propulsion testing)

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring & electrical systems

Fabricating test parts

Problem-solving with minimal direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree (mechanical, aerospace, or electrical)

Tools

CAD tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Test Technician (Avionics) in Redondo Beach to design and implement complex test setups for development and production environments, including thermal vacuum testing with instrumentation for model validation.

You will work closely with test engineers and manufacturing teams to improve test processes and automation. Responsibilities include calibration of environmental and robotic test gear, supporting non-conformances to root cause, and training others in