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Electrical GSE Engineer (All Levels)

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Redondo Beach, CA$100k - $170kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer focused on designing, building, and deploying EGSE systems that interface with flight hardware during vehicle integration, test, and launch operations. Roles involve hands-on hardware development, cross-functional collaboration, and supporting EGSE lifecycle from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

  • Own EGSE hardware through the full lifecycle, including architecture, schematic development, fabrication, integration, validation, and deployment
  • Design, develop, integrate, and support electrical ground systems used for engine testing, vehicle integration, and launch operations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, test, and operations teams to deliver reliable systems on aggressive schedules
  • Support bring-up, troubleshooting, calibration, and functional verification of EGSE hardware and interfaces
  • Develop interface control documents (ICDs), schematics, wiring documentation, and engineering release drawings to ensure alignment between ground and flight systems
  • Ensure systems meet operational, reliability, and safety requirements for test and launch environments
  • Drive continuous improvement of GSE design standards, integration processes, and documentation practices
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team (senior-level candidates)

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience designing, building, and deploying EGSE, avionics integration hardware, or other high-reliability electrical systems
  • Strong understanding of electrical system design fundamentals, including signal integrity, grounding, shielding, and power distribution
  • Hands-on experience with souring instrumentation, hardware integration, electrical testing, and system troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, CAN etc.) and networking (TCP/IP, CAT5, serial protocols)
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced development and test environments

Skills

Required:Electrical grounding and power distributionSchematic design and ICD developmentHardware integration and testing
Nice to have:CAD tooling (NX)Programming/scripting for test automation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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