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You’ll be responsible for automation, data acquisition, and control software used across our engine test stands, valve test benches, and other propulsion component test assets. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with test operations, propulsion engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, reliable, and high-fidelity testing of critical flight hardware.\nResponsibilities\nDesign, implement, and maintain automation software for propulsion test operations, including near-real-time data acquisition, control systems, automated test sequences, and user-facing tools.\nImplement automation frameworks to streamline setup, execution, and analysis for propulsion component testing (e.g., engines, valves, pressure systems).\nWork closely with the test operations team to continually refine and optimize the software used on test assets.\nParticipate in the full test lifecycle-from concept and integration to execution, debugging, and iterative improvement.\nReview and contribute high-quality, well-tested code within a collaborative, fast-moving environment\nDiagnose and resolve issues across software, hardware interfaces, and test infrastructure with resourceful, hands-on problem-solving.\nWork onsite with engineering and test teams to support rapid propulsion development.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field.\nExperience developing user-facing software applications related to networking, hardware control and data acquisition.\n2+ years of demonstrated proficiency with python or an object-oriented programming language & demonstrated hands-on experience operating the software.\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nDemonstrated knowledge of basic data acquisition, control principles, and hardware-software integration.\nExperience with software best practices and workflows, including git.\nDemonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams.\nMaster’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.\nFamiliarity or experience with Propulsion Systems development testing.\nLabVIEW certification (CLAD, CLD, CLA).\nExperience with real-time operating systems or deterministic control software.\nHands-on experience with design, build, and operation of electrical systems.\nUnderstanding of core networking concepts such as IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, and PTP.\nExperience in a startup or agile development environment.\n\nTravel Requirement\nOccasional travel to our Mojave test site to support new test asset bring-up, onsite debugging, and coordination with the test team. Travel is planned and infrequent, focused on high-impact activities.\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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