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Propulsion Test Operations Engineer

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Mojave$110k - $140kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Propulsion Test Operations Engineer at Impulse responsible for operating propulsion test facilities in Mojave, CA, supporting methane/liquid oxygen and ethane/nitrous propulsion systems, managing test campaigns from procedures to data analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a console operator during test campaigns, monitoring engine and facility systems and making informed real-time operational decisions to ensure safe and successful test execution
  • Plan and execute development, qualification, and acceptance tests for liquid rocket propulsion systems
  • Develop detailed test procedures, operational timelines, and configuration documentation to safely execute propulsion testing
  • Configure and verify readiness of propulsion hardware, test stands, fluid systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems prior to testing
  • Develop and improve operational procedures, automation sequences, and test workflows to increase safety, reliability, and test cadence
  • Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate lessons learned into future engine, facility, and ground support equipment designs
  • Participate in pre-test readiness reviews, hazard assessments, and post-test technical reviews
  • Maintain a strong commitment to operational discipline, personnel safety, and continuous process improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, fluid systems, thermodynamics, or propulsion engineering

Skills

Required:Console operationTest planning and executionProcedures and documentationPropulsion hardware readiness
Nice to have:Instrumentation and data acquisitionTroubleshooting multidisciplinary systemsCommunication during high-intensity operations

Benefits

  • long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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