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Environmental Test Engineer

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Redondo Beach$105k - $165kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Design, develop, and operate environmental test systems for qualification and acceptance testing of spacecraft components and integrated systems, with hands-on execution of thermal and vacuum tests to validate flight hardware performance under space-like conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build thermal and vacuum test assets, including chambers, thermal control systems, and associated instrumentation
  • Develop and maintain test procedures, safety protocols, and configuration documentation for environmental testing
  • Operate and maintain thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers and supporting infrastructure to execute thermal cycling, bake-out, and vacuum performance tests
  • Coordinate with design and analysis teams to define test requirements, boundary conditions, and acceptance criteria
  • Perform data acquisition and analysis to verify compliance with test objectives and generate detailed test reports
  • Ensure system reliability and maintain calibration of temperature and pressure measurement systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with vacuum systems, pumps, heaters, and control electronics
  • Drive continuous improvement in test methods, efficiency, and asset capability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in thermal vacuum testing or environmental test system design
  • Hands-on experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, thermal control systems, and instrumentation
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and vacuum technology principles
  • Proficiency in data acquisition and control systems (e.g., LabVIEW, PLCs, or Python-based automation)
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Skills

Required:Thermal vacuum testingVacuum chamber operationData acquisition and analysisTest procedure developmentMechanical drawing & electrical schematic reading

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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