Test Technician

Test Technician Impulse Space Redondo Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $40 - $52 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Stock options Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Tube bending Mechanical assembly Calibration 3 years High school diploma or GED Machining Electrical systems Electrical diagnostics Electrical troubleshooting Equipment maintenance Power tools Welding Technical skills instruction Equipment testing Propulsion systems Senior level Full Job Description Description As a Test Technician , you will perform a wide range of spacecraft component and assembly testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. Responsibilities Fabricate, assemble and maintain test equipment Perform extensive testing on a variety of test equipment including pressure and propellant systems, combustion devices, vibration tables, thermal chambers and vacuum chambers Perform calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment Work with designers, engineers and other technicians to improve test processes and throughput Provide training and guidance to other technicians Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency certificate 3+ 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, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.) Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions Preferred Skills and Experience 5+ years' of demonstrated experience with propulsion and/or fluid system assembly, testing on rockets, launch vehicles, or spacecraft Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with knowledge of standard operating procedures Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment

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Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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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. About Impulse Space 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.