Development Test Technician

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

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00 / hour

Description

As a Development Test Technician at Impulse, you will have the unique opportunity to get hands‑on with flight assemblies, push the hardware to its limits, and validate next‑generation in‑space mobility systems. This position plays a key role in maturing early‑stage designs into flight‑ready hardware.
The Development Test Team at Impulse Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world class test equipment to support the development and production of hardware that will serve in Impulse's goal of pioneering the future of in‑space transportation.

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 testing including development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
• Effectively troubleshoot problems with test hardware to include fluid and mechanical systems, and instrumentation
• Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables
• Ensure all services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
• Experience in fast‑paced development environment with flight hardware
• Experience fabricating, installing, and checking out fluid system tubing and hardware
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to occasionally travel between our Mojave test site and Redondo Beach office as needed

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years' of demonstrated experience with propulsion and/or fluid system assembly, testing on rockets, launch vehicles, or spacecraft
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast‑paced production environment
• Operational understanding of sensor types used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, and displacement
• Demonstrated experience with writing, using, and updating test procedures, checklists, and documentation
• Experience operating industrial warehouse equipment

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.