Senior Propulsion Test Engineer — Mojave with Stock Options

Impulsespace; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Mojave is seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead liquid rocket propulsion test operations. You will work with a fast-paced team to design, build, and operate test stands ensuring high-performance propulsion components. The team develops and tests engines for in-space transportation.

A Mojave differential pay is noted; travel flexibility may be required. This is a full-time position in Assembly, Integration & Test, offering strong growth and impact on spaceflight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of hardware development testing experience.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace test facilities.
• Experience owning test stand design and build-up.
• Ability to create fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics.
• Ability to identify and procure test equipment.
• Proficient with data acquisition and control methods.
• Ability to work 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 new hardware solutions.
• Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical systems for high-rate testing.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.
• Mentor early career engineers.

Skills

Data acquisition

Test operations

Troubleshooting

Project ownership

Mentoring

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 Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead liquid rocket propulsion test operations. You will work with a fast-paced team to design, build, and operate test stands ensuring high-performance propulsion components. The team develops and tests engines for in-space transportation.

A Mojave differential pay is noted; travel flexibility may be required. This is a full-time position in Assembly, Integration & Test, offering strong growth and impact on spaceflight