Ground Support Engineer

Impulse Space; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus stock options

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Engineer to design, build, and maintain propulsion test facilities in Mojave, California. The role involves working with advanced propulsion systems and requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with at least one year of experience.

Successful candidates will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, participate in maintenance programs, and support operational excellence in a high-intensity environment. Benefits include medical coverage and potential long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• One year or more of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems.
• Experience working with Ground Support Equipment or similar infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission propulsion test stands and related Ground Support Equipment.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Cryogenic Fluid Systems

Pressure Transducers

Thermocouples

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Location: Mojave, California

Job Description

As a Ground Support Equipment Engineer at Impulse, you will design, build, commission, and maintain test facilities at the Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave, California. You will work with facilities that support methane/liquid oxygen, ethane/nitrous propulsion systems, high‑energy components, and integrated stages.

Working closely with propulsion, controls, manufacturing, and test operations teams, you will help build the world‑class test capabilities that power the next generation of space propulsion.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission propulsion test stands and related Ground Support Equipment to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation issues affecting propulsion test operations.
• Support root‑cause investigations for facility anomalies, equipment failures, and operational incidents.
• Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and operational readiness reviews for propulsion testing.
• Maintain facility documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering drawings.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement throughout propulsion test operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• One year or more of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems.
• Experience working with Ground Support Equipment, industrial process systems, propulsion facilities, or similar infrastructure.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Three or more years of engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal‑fluid systems and structures.
• Familiarity with methane/liquid oxygen or other cryogenic fluid systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, load cells, valves, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, software, and fluid systems.
• Excellent communication skills for high‑intensity test operations.

Benefits

• Base salary plus potential long‑term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.