Impulse Space

Head of Test

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$180-220k

Full Time

5 months ago

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Job description

As Head of Test at Impulse, you will lead a team responsible for testing our spaceflight hardware. You will lead the design, build-up, activation and operations of critical test facilities and equipment. You will make key technical contributions while establishing the direction of testing at Impulse.

Responsibilities

Manage the design and execution of new test facilities and equipment required to develop and validate critical spacecraft systems
Lead an operational team of engineers and technicians across the company (Redondo Beach and Mojave)
Recruit and develop a team across a variety of skill sets (fluids, mechanical, electrical, automation and controls)
Own strategic decisions for testing approach and ensure they deliver upon desired outcome
Work with cross-discipline engineering teams to design cost efficient test and automation equipment
Implement processes and procedures to assure a high rate of development and production testing
Institute a high level of safety and situational awareness
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
9+ years of direct experience in hardware test operations
4+ years of leadership experience
Experience in designing or operating cryogenic liquid engine, structural test or rocket launch facilities
Demonstrated ability of taking on large-scale project ownership including all engineering, facility, and regulatory aspects
Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment
Experience with software, data acquisition and automation control systems
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering with emphasis on laboratory and/or practical applications
Demonstrated ability to lead teams on aggressive projects and timelines
Demonstrated ability of building or operating a liquid rocket engine test stand
Demonstrated experience in both production and development testing environments while driving improvement in associated processes and procedures

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.