Spacecraft Testbed Engineer
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Spacecraft Testbed Engineer

Impulse Space

Job Location : Redondo Beach,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-05T01:17:08Z

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Compensation: $125,000 - $175,000 / year

Department: Autonomous Systems

Location: Redondo Beach

Description

At Impulse Space, we design and test the hardware and software that power groundbreaking space missions. As a Spacecraft Testbed Engineer at Impulse, you'll build and operate testbeds that simulate real-world missions, enabling critical testing of avionics, propulsion, embedded software, and flight software. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring mission success for vehicles operating in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and construct testbeds for vehicle mission simulations
  • Lead the integration of avionics electrical systems, simulation hardware and software, and supporting equipment
  • Install harnesses, interface devices, and adapters to connect vehicle avionics with data acquisition and control hardware
  • Design custom load boards and test interfaces for simulating avionics signals and loads
  • Support fabrication, assembly, and validation of load boards and electrical test hardware
  • Contribute to the design and deployment of full-stack test programs to validate software and hardware revisions
  • Collaborate with Software and GNC teams to develop and improve test and deployment pipelines
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 2+ years experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), hardware-software integration, or embedded systems testing
  • Hands-on experience with electronics test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, loads)
  • Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years experience in test system development for embedded or avionics systems
  • Strong debugging skills in hardware and software (Python, C++)
  • Familiarity with Linux development and deployment
  • Experience with networking and remote hardware control
  • Knowledge of logging/monitoring systems like Grafana, InfluxDB
  • Additional Information

    Compensation varies based on role, level, location, and market data. Full-time employees may be eligible for stock options, medical, vision, dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan. To comply with U.S. export regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for necessary authorizations. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and qualifications.

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