Impulse Space

Test and Automation Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$105-155k

Full Time

2 hours ago

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Job description

As a Test and Automation Engineer, you will develop software and support tests for all kinds of devices, from engine components to entire vehicles. You will gather data acquisition and control requirements, write test software, setup devices, and support testing operations, while utilizing and building on top of the test software infrastructure. You will work directly with test engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all the stages of spacecraft development, from testing initial prototypes to ensuring quality in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and own data acquisition and control system software in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements for data acquisition and control
Find ways to continuously improve the user experience of interfacing with the software
Develop drivers for instruments and devices to plug into our LabVIEW software framework
Invest in and utilize a common software stack (drivers, software framework, data warehouse, etc.) across test programs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any relevant engineering field
2+ years of demonstrated experience writing software (Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or any other relevant language)
Familiarity with LabVIEW
Experience with source control tools, such as git
Relentless curiosity, and a desire to learn
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience developing a data acquisition and control system using LabVIEW
Experience writing software to control instruments such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.
Experience working with NI hardware, and/or Beckhoff hardware
Deep understanding of object-oriented best practices, such as SOLID
Experience working with actor-oriented software frameworks, such as the LabVIEW frameworks DQMH, Workers, or Actor Framework
Proficiency with Linux
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience safely operating hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc)

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.