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In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing functional, environmental, and system-level tests to ensure flight hardware meets performance, reliability, and mission requirements. You will work closely with avionics engineers, software engineers, automation and controls engineers, and the spacecraft integration team throughout the spacecraft lifecycle-from development through launch readiness. In addition to working directly on flight hardware, the selected candidate will be responsible to maintain the test assets (test racks/carts and required measurement equipment) required to operate and test the spacecraft.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop, execute, and document avionics test procedures for spacecraft and subsystems\nPerform functional, interface, and system-level testing of flight and flight-like hardware\nSupport integration of avionics component, payloads, sensors, cables and harnessing\nOperate and troubleshoot test equipment such as EGSE, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and power supplies\nMaintain spacecraft control racks, RF control racks, and other EGSE required to operate the spacecraft\nIdentify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and system-level anomalies\nCollaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and configuration control\nGenerate test reports, discrepancy reports, and contribute to qualification and acceptance documentation\nSupport environmental testing (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC) as required\nMaintain compliance with quality, safety, and configuration management processes\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\n4+ years of experience in avionics testing, spacecraft testing, or related aerospace systems\nHands-on experience with spacecraft or high-reliability avionics hardware and associated test systems (EGSE)\nStrong understanding of digital and analog electronics\nExperience developing and executing test procedures\nProficiency using electrical test and measurement equipment\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs)\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nAbility to work independently and in a team-based environment\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)\n7+ Experience with spacecraft flight hardware and mission-critical systems\nFamiliarity with common spacecraft avionics architectures and data buses (e.g., SpaceWire, CAN, RS-422/485, MIL-STD-1553)\nExperience with automated test systems and scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)\nExposure to environmental testing campaigns (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC)\nKnowledge of spacecraft software loading, configuration, and checkout\nExperience supporting launch site or on-orbit operations\nFamiliarity with aerospace quality standards and best practices\nExperience working in cleanroom enviornments\nExperience with mechanical and propulsion integration of spacecraft (mechanical assembly, torquing, bonding, pressure testing, hazardous operations testing, etc)\n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation 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.\nImpulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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