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As a Test Technician at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of test equipment implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment
- Perform testing operations on a variety of test equipment including pressurization and propellant systems
- Fabricate and assemble electrical, power and data acquisition systems
- Maintain major test facility assets including power supplies, distribution panels, solar cells and gas generators
- Effectively troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues
- Operate fluid and mechanical systems
- Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
- Provide direct test support for rocket engine testing
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
- Experience with the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
- Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools)
- Proficient with wiring, electrical and instrumentation systems with the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems
- Experience with multimeters and basic electrical troubleshooting tools
- Ability to fabricate parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced agile development environment
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
- Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
- Demonstrated experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems
- Demonstrated experience with writing, using, and updating test procedures, checklists, and documentation
- Demonstrated experience with bonding strain gauges and accelerometers
- Demonstrated experience with calibration/metrology of pressure, flow, temperature, and electrical test devices
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.
