Propulsion Test Ops Engineer — Mojave Differential Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Mojave, CA is seeking a Propulsion Test Operations Engineer to lead console operations for methane/liquid oxygen and other cryogenic propulsion tests. You will develop test procedures, configure test hardware, and coordinate with design engineers to improve future engine and ground support systems.

You will ensure safe test execution, plan development and qualification tests, and drive improvements in operational discipline and data analysis across the propulsion program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning mechanical/fluid systems.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical, fluid, thermodynamics or propulsion engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a console operator during test campaigns, monitoring systems and making real-time decisions.
• Plan and execute development, qualification, and acceptance tests for liquid rocket propulsion.
• Develop detailed test procedures, timelines, and configuration documentation.
• Configure readiness of propulsion hardware, test stands, instrumentation, and data systems.
• Improve procedures, automation sequences, and workflows for safety and cadence.
• Collaborate with design engineers to feed lessons learned into future designs.
• Participate in pre-test readiness reviews, hazard assessments, and post-test reviews.
• Maintain commitment to safety, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Propulsion testing

Test facility operations

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Mechanical design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

P&IDs interpretation

Cryogenic propulsion familiarity

Job description

Impulse Space in Mojave, CA is seeking a Propulsion Test Operations Engineer to lead console operations for methane/liquid oxygen and other cryogenic propulsion tests. You will develop test procedures, configure test hardware, and coordinate with design engineers to improve future engine and ground support systems.

You will ensure safe test execution, plan development and qualification tests, and drive improvements in operational discipline and data analysis across the propulsion program.