Propulsion Test Engineer — Rocket Propulsion, Mojave

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

Job summary

Impulse Space in Mojave is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to lead liquid rocket propulsion test operations and collaborate with a fast-paced, agile team focused on high-performance spacecraft development.

The Propulsion Test Team designs, builds, and operates world-class test stands to support engine and propulsion component development, located at Mojave Space Port, with a note about Mojave differential pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in hardware development testing.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis.
• Prior hands-on operational experience working with aerospace test facilities.
• Demonstrated experience owning test stand design and build-up.
• Able to create and clearly communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics.
• Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment.
• Proficient with data acquisition and control methods.
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test operations of liquid rocket propulsion hardware.
• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting.
• Create, modify, and optimize test sequences and procedures.
• Improve operational efficiency through process upgrades and implementation of new hardware solutions.
• Design and build clean sheet fluid, mechanical and electrical systems in support of high-rate testing.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.

Skills

Hardware testing

Data acquisition

Fluid P&IDs / electrical schematics

Test stand design & build

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

NI data acquisition systems

Job description

Impulse Space in Mojave is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to lead liquid rocket propulsion test operations and collaborate with a fast-paced, agile team focused on high-performance spacecraft development.

The Propulsion Test Team designs, builds, and operates world-class test stands to support engine and propulsion component development, located at Mojave Space Port, with a note about Mojave differential pay.