Test Technician (Avionics)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Test Technician (Avionics) in Redondo Beach to design and implement complex test setups for development and production environments, including thermal vacuum testing with instrumentation for model validation.

You will work closely with test engineers and manufacturing teams to improve test processes and automation. Responsibilities include calibration of environmental and robotic test gear, supporting non-conformances to root cause, and training others in

Qualifications

• 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

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)

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring & electrical systems

Fabricating test parts

Problem-solving with minimal direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree (mechanical, aerospace, or electrical)

Tools

CAD tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Test Technician (Avionics)

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Brynne Hunt, Manager, Avionics Test

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 & 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.