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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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