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Site Director, Propulsion Test Facility

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Mojave$220k - $250kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior operational leader responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Impulse Space's Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave, overseeing personnel, test execution, maintenance, safety, compliance, scheduling, and continuous improvement to support development, qualification, and production programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership and operational accountability for the Propulsion Test Facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of all site activities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary organization of engineers, technicians, and test operators, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
  • Own all aspects of facility operations, including test execution, infrastructure, maintenance, hazardous operations, and operational readiness
  • Establish operational priorities and manage facility schedules, staffing, and resources to support development, qualification, and production test programs
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, and Program Management to ensure the facility meets current program objectives while scaling to future business needs
  • Oversee facility maintenance, capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and long-term infrastructure planning to maximize capability, reliability, and uptime
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest standards of operational discipline
  • Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency
  • Resolve complex technical and operational challenges through sound engineering judgment, decisive leadership, and effective cross-functional collaboration
  • Establish and maintain high technical, operational, and professional standards across the organization
  • Serve as the primary decision-maker during critical facility operations and provide clear leadership during off-nominal and emergency situations
  • Champion a culture of safety, technical excellence, operational rigor, and ownership throughout the organization

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field
  • 10+ years of demonstrated experience in development or production test engineering
  • Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams
  • Demonstrated understanding of fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems
  • Proven ability to manage complex test operations safely and effectively
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced development environments

Skills

Required:Leadership and People ManagementTest Operations ManagementSafety and Regulatory ComplianceFluid Systems and InstrumentationCross-functional Collaboration

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Stock options (long-term incentives)
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Export control compliance considerations
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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