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Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Mojave$180k - $220kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer responsible for liquid rocket propulsion test operations, design, build, and optimization of test stands, and mentoring early career engineers at Impulse Space.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct test operations of liquid rocket propulsion hardware
  • Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting
  • Create, modify, and optimize test sequences and procedures
  • Improve operational efficiency through process upgrades and implementation of new hardware solutions
  • Design and build clean sheet fluid, mechanical and electrical systems in support of high-rate testing
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
  • Mentor early career engineers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field
  • 6+ years of professional experience in hardware development testing
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
  • Prior hands-on operational experience working with aerospace test facilities
  • Demonstrated experience owning test stand design and build-up
  • Able to create and clearly communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics
  • Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment
  • Proficient with data acquisition and control methods
  • Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineeringAerospace test facilities operationsFluid P&IDs and electrical/controls schematics

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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