Head of Test and Validation

7 days ago


Redondo Beach, California, United States Impulse Space Full time
Job Description

As a key member of the Impulse Space team, you will lead a team responsible for testing our spaceflight hardware. You will oversee the design, build-up, activation, and operations of critical test facilities and equipment. You will make significant technical contributions while establishing the direction of testing at Impulse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Test Facility Management: Manage the design and execution of new test facilities and equipment required to develop and validate critical spacecraft systems.
  • Team Leadership: Lead an operational team of engineers and technicians across the company (Redondo Beach and Mojave).
  • Talent Acquisition and Development: Recruit and develop a team across a variety of skill sets (fluids, mechanical, electrical, automation, and controls).
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Own strategic decisions for testing approach and ensure they deliver upon desired outcomes.
  • Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work with cross-discipline engineering teams to design cost-efficient test and automation equipment.
  • Process Implementation: Implement processes and procedures to assure a high rate of development and production testing.
  • Safety and Situational Awareness: Institute a high level of safety and situational awareness.
  • Technical Problem-Solving: Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: 9+ years of direct experience in hardware test operations.
  • Leadership Experience: 4+ years of leadership experience.
  • Test Facility Experience: Experience in designing or operating cryogenic liquid engine, structural test, or rocket launch facilities.
  • Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability of taking on large-scale project ownership including all engineering, facility, and regulatory aspects.
  • Test Equipment Procurement: Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment.
  • Software and Automation Experience: Experience with software, data acquisition, and automation control systems.
  • Startup or Agile Environment: Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Advanced Education: Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering with emphasis on laboratory and/or practical applications.
  • Agile Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams on aggressive projects and timelines.
  • Liquid Rocket Engine Test Stand Experience: Demonstrated ability of building or operating a liquid rocket engine test stand.
  • Production and Development Testing: Demonstrated experience in both production and development testing environments while driving improvement in associated processes and procedures.


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