Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Spacecraft Test Specialist (Avionics) in Redondo Beach to lead avionics test activities across development through launch readiness. You will plan and execute functional, environmental, and system-level tests on spacecraft hardware, collaborate with engineers, and maintain test assets and measurement equipment.

The role requires 4+ years in avionics or spacecraft testing, hands-on EGSE experience, and strong electronics knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in avionics testing, spacecraft testing, or related aerospace systems.
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE).
• Strong understanding of digital and analog electronics.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures.
• Proficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ICDs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems.
• Perform functional, interface, and system-level testing of flight hardware.
• Support integration of avionics components, payloads, sensors, cables and harnessing.
• Operate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies.
• Maintain spacecraft control racks, RF control racks, and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and configuration control.
• Generate test reports, discrepancy reports, and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation.
• Support environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) as required.

Skills

Avionics testing

Electrical test equipment

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Test procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

EGSE

Python

LabVIEW

SpaceWire

CAN

RS-422/485

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking a Spacecraft Test Specialist (Avionics) in Redondo Beach to lead avionics test activities across development through launch readiness. You will plan and execute functional, environmental, and system-level tests on spacecraft hardware, collaborate with engineers, and maintain test assets and measurement equipment.

The role requires 4+ years in avionics or spacecraft testing, hands-on EGSE experience, and strong electronics knowledge.