Propulsion Test Engineering Manager
4 weeks ago
Responsibilities
- Provide personnel and project management of propulsion system testing
- Personally contribute to the design and build-up of fluid, mechanical, electrical and power systems in support of multiple test stands and test articles
- Manage the design and execution of new test equipment buildup while maintaining cost and schedule constraints
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to meet project goals
- Conduct propulsion, structural, and avionics test operations while optimizing operational efficiency
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 5+ years of direct experience in hardware test operations
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Experience in designing or operating cryogenic liquid rocket engine test or launch facilities
- Demonstrated ability of taking on large-scale project ownership including all engineering, facility, and regulatory aspects
- Demonstrated ownership of propulsion and structural test stand design, build-up and operation
- Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment
- Experience with data acquisition and automation control methods
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering with emphasis on laboratory and/or practical applications
- Experience in both production and development testing environments while driving improvement in associated processes and procedures
- Experience in both in-space and upper stage propulsion systems with knowledge of ground operations associated with both
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.
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