Structural Test Engineer

Structural Test Engineer

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mojave

Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion

Compensation: $105,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

As a Structural Test Engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for all aspects of structural test equipment design and operations while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and build static and dynamic structural load test stands in support of the Helios cryogenic orbital transfer vehicle and Deneb engine components
• Create fabrication drawings, define project execution plans, procure parts and equipment
• Assemble, commission, and operate test stands
• Own major test stand build up while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company and at different physical locations
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in structural design and/or testing
• Strong engineering design fundamentals in structural and mechanical analysis
• Able to create and clearly communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics
• Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment
• Prior hands-on operational experience working with cryogenic, flightweight structures
• Previously demonstrated ownership of test stand design and build-up
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Successful demonstration of full life-cycle ownership of structural or mechanical test equipment
• Prior experience working with hydraulics, high pressure gases, and cryogenic propellants
• Working knowledge of components (actuators, load cells, LVDTs, valves, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.