Development Test Engineer II

The Development Test Engineer II at Impulse, will lead the planning, execution, and analysis of tests critical to validating next-generation in-space mobility systems. This role is highly cross-functional, interfacing with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure products meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on test experience in a fast-paced development environment. This position plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware., * Design, build, and commission test fixtures for fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, cyclic, environmental, mechanical, and structural testing

• Execute tests safely and efficiently, including setup, operations, and troubleshooting during live test events
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and rapid feedback cycles
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

Do you have experience in Propulsion systems?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering?, * 3+ years’ 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, * 5+ years’ experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
• Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic 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 Requirements:

• 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. 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.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Stock options

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.