Development Test Engineer

Join Impulse, a cutting-edge aerospace company, as a Development Test Engineer. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and analysis of tests critical to validating next-generation in-space mobility systems. You will work closely with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure products meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, strong data analysis skills, and hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment.

• Plan, execute, and analyze tests critical to validating next-generation in-space mobility systems.
• Design, build, and commission test fixtures for various types of testing, including fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, and structural testing.
• Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and rapid feedback cycles.

• The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on test experience in a fast-paced development environment. This position plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
• A demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems
• Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ years' professional experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
• 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
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FEA/CFD results, and system requirements
• Background in designing and automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms
• 2+ years' experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
• Proficiency with instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor selection/integration
• Prior involvement in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid iteration cycles
• Demonstrated ability to develop test plans, execute complex tests, and document results
• Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic systems, or hazardous test operations