Electrical Test Technician (Mojave Test Site)

Impulse Space
Mojave, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2024

Electrical Test Technician (Mojave Test Site)

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mojave

Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion

Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

As an Electrical Test Technician at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of electrical test equipment implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Fabrication, assembly and integration of electrical, power and data acquisition systems
  • Maintain major test facility assets including power supplies, distribution panels, solar cells and gas generators
  • Effectively troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues
  • Install, maintain and repair AC and DC wire harnessing for test equipment.
  • Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
  • Work with outside contractors on electrical facilities projects
  • Provide direct test support for rocket engine testing
  • Provide training and guidance to other technicians


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5 years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
  • Proficient with wiring and electrical systems
  • Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools)
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions
  • Ability to fabricate parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements

Preferred Skills and Experiences:
 
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced agile development environment
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with knowledge of standard operating procedures
  • Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
  • Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems
  • Experience with writing, using, and updating test procedures, checklists, and documentation
  • Experience with bonding strain gauges and accelerometers
  • Experience with calibration/metrology of pressure, flow, temperature, and electrical test devices
  • Experience with multimeters and basic electrical troubleshooting tools
 
Additional Requirements:
 
  • Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

Additional Information:

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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