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# Spacecraft Test Engineer

- **Company:** Job Impulse
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Build Management
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce2c57dc237a314c

## About the Role

* 1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
 * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
 * A demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems
 * Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
 * Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
 * Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment
 * problems with fluid, vacuum, and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions, * 2+ years' experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
 * Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, vacuum systems, or hazardous test operations
 * Proficiency with instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor selection/integration
 * Demonstrated ability to develop test plans, execute complex tests, and document results
 * Background in designing and automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms
 * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FEA/CFD results, and system requirements
 * Prior involvement in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid iteration cycles

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.

## Description

* Design and build fluid, mechanical, vacuum, environmental, and electrical systems in support of spacecraft systems testing
 * Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
 * Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
 * Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company
 * Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight
 * Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
 * Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing of spacecraft