Spacecraft Testbed Engineer Redondo Beach Department Autonomous Systems Employment Type

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the forefront of space technology is seeking a Spacecraft Testbed Engineer to join their Autonomous Systems department. In this pivotal role, you will design and operate testbeds that simulate real-world missions, ensuring the success of cutting-edge spacecraft operations. Your expertise in hardware-in-the-loop testing and embedded systems will be crucial in developing robust avionics systems. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work on groundbreaking projects in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the future of space exploration. Join a team that values creativity and technical excellence!

Benefits

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with hardware-in-the-loop and embedded systems testing.
• Hands-on experience with electronics test equipment and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and construct testbeds for vehicle mission simulations.
• Lead integration of avionics systems and supporting equipment.
• Design custom load boards for simulating avionics signals.

Skills

Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)

Embedded systems testing

Bash

Python

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters (DMMs)

Signal generators

Electronic loads

Linux-based development

Job description

Spacecraft Testbed Engineer

Department: Autonomous Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $125,000 - $175,000 / year

Description

At Impulse Space, we design and test the hardware and software that power groundbreaking space missions. As a Spacecraft Testbed Engineer at Impulse, you'll build and operate the testbeds that simulate real-world missions, enabling critical testing of avionics, propulsion, embedded software, and flight software. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring mission success for vehicles that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and construct testbeds for vehicle mission simulations
• Lead the integration of avionics electrical systems, simulation hardware and software, and supporting equipment
• Install harnesses, interface devices, and adapters to connect vehicle avionics with data acquisition and control hardware
• Design custom load boards and test interfaces for simulating avionics signals and loads
• Support fabrication, assembly, and validation of load boards and other electrical test hardware
• Contribute to the design and deployment of full-stack test programs to validate new software and hardware revisions
• Work closely with the Software and GNC teams to develop and improve our test and deployment pipelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2+ years experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), hardware-software integration, or embedded systems testing
• Hands-on experience with electronics test equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, and electronic loads.
• Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years proven experience in test system development for embedded or avionics systems
• Strong debugging skills in both hardware (analog/digital) and software (Python, C++)
• Familiarity with Linux-based development and deployment environment
• Experience with networking (TCP/IP, serial protocols) and remote hardware control
• Knowledge of logging/monitoring systems like Grafana, InfluxDB, or similar

Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.