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Test Automation Engineer (Propulsion)

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Mojave$115k - $170kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and operating automation, data acquisition, and control software for propulsion test infrastructure at Impulse Space, collaborating with test operations and propulsion engineers to enable rapid, reliable testing of flight hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain automation software for propulsion test operations, including near–real‑time data acquisition, control systems, automated test sequences, and user-facing tools.
  • Implement automation frameworks to streamline setup, execution, and analysis for propulsion component testing (e.g., engines, valves, pressure systems).
  • Work closely with the test operations team to continually refine and optimize the software used on test assets.
  • Participate in the full test lifecycle—from concept and integration to execution, debugging, and iterative improvement.
  • Review and contribute high‑quality, well‑tested code within a collaborative, fast‑moving environment
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across software, hardware interfaces, and test infrastructure with resourceful, hands‑on problem‑solving.
  • Work onsite with engineering and test teams to support rapid propulsion development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field.
  • Experience developing user-facing software applications related to networking, hardware control and data acquisition.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency with python or an object-oriented programming language & demonstrated hands-on experience operating the software.

Skills

Required:Python or object-oriented programmingNetworking, hardware control and data acquisition software

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Aug 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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