Test Technician (Avionics)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is looking for a Test Technician in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves testing spacecraft components and assembly while collaborating with engineers to optimize testing processes. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 4 years of relevant experience, deep knowledge of electrical systems, and proficiency in wiring. Competitive compensation ranges from $30 to $50 per hour, with potential eligibility for benefits like stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years of experience in electronic or propulsion assemblies.
• Deep knowledge of electrical, power, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex test setups for various environments.
• Improve production test processes and acceptance test flow.
• Perform maintenance and calibration for test equipment.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Test production environment experience

Wiring and electrical systems proficiency

Fabrication of test capabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in related engineering field

Tools

CAD tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Job Details

Department: Avionics

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $30.00 - $50.00 / hour

Description

As a Test Technician, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft component and assembly testing while developing and maintaining state‑of‑the‑art test equipment. You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with test engineers to design and implement complex test setups for development and/or production environments (e.g. integrated systems testing in a thermal vacuum chamber with additional instrumentation for model validation).
• Work with test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production technicians to improve production test processes and improve acceptance test flow and automation.
• Perform maintenance and calibration activities for environmental and robotic test equipment.
• Respond to production related non‑conformances and drive to root cause and disposition.
• Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary.
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians.
• Provide training and guidance to engineers regarding practical test setups and instrumentation.
• Support the avionics test team's participation when interfacing with related departments (e.g. integrated vehicle testing or propulsion testing).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years of experience working on electronic or propulsion assemblies and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Deep knowledge of the safe operation of electrical, power, and data acquisition systems.
• Proficient with wiring and electrical systems.
• Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• 7+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex components (e.g. cars, battery systems, valves, actuators).
• Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment.
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
• Ability to use CAD tools to design 3D printable and/or sheet metal fixtures.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment.

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, and 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.