Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Carry out 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 implementation of new hardware solutions.
• Design and build clean sheet fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems in support of high-rate testing.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.
• Mentor early career engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in hardware development testing.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis.
• Prior hands-on operational experience working with aerospace test facilities.
• Demonstrated experience owning test stand design and build-up.
• Able to create and clearly communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics.
• Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment.
• Proficient with data acquisition and control methods.
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in hardware development testing.
• Experience working with complex systems including cryogenic propellants, high pressure gas systems, hydraulics and/or combustion devices.
• Hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring).
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
• Experience with NI or other data acquisition systems such as LabVIEW.

Skills

• Experience with components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies).

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options.
• Medical, vision & dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

$180,000 - $220,000 / year

Schedule

Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed.

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.
• 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.