Test Technician (Mojave Test Site)

Job Expired

Mojave, California, United States

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

As a Test Technician at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of test equipment hardware design, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.

Responsibilities

Fabrication, assembly, and integration of fluid, electrical, and structural mechanical test stands equipment
Conduct hands-on testing of rocket engines, components, and associated hardware
Maintain facilities such as machining equipment, clean rooms, and testing assets
Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
Maintain and repair AC and DC wire harnessing for test equipment.
Work with designers, engineers and technicians to fabricate, build and test spaceflight hardware.
Work with outside contractors on facilities projects
Provide training and guidance to other technicians

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.)
Proficient with commercial/industrial wiring and electrical systems
Ability to fabricate parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements
Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions
Demonstrated approach to safety & comfortable working outdoors year-round

Preferred Skills and Experience

Prior experience working in a fast-paced agile development environment
Prior experience with propulsion and/or fluid system assembly and testing
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with knowledge of standard operating procedures
Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems
Experience with writing, using, and updating test procedures, checklists, and documentation
Experience with precision cleaning processes and clean room operations/maintenance
Operation and basic maintenance of diesel equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, and generators
Commercial driver’s license
Experience with bonding strain gauges
Experience with bonding accelerometers
Experience with calibration/metrology of pressure, flow, temperature, and electrical test devices
Experience with multimeters and basic electrical troubleshooting tools

Additional Information:

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. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.