Test Automation Engineer

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Kyle O'Rourke, Automation & Controls Manager

Compensation: $105,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of test and automation software design, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a full spectrum of software, including near-real time data acquisition and control software to user-facing GUI’s and tools.
• Actively work with the operations team that uses your software daily to support testing operations. 
• Take part in the complete software lifecycle including design, integration, testing, deployment, debugging, and finding novel solutions to late-breaking changes or issues
• Work onsite in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field
• 3+ years' of demonstrated proficiency with a programming language & demonstrated hands-on experience operating the software
• Experience developing user-facing software applications related to networking, hardware control and data acquisition
• Expertise in program design and best practices
• Proficient with basic principles of data acquisition and control
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
• Hands-on experience with debugging electrical systems
• Experience with networking, and interfacing with IT departments
• Experience with C, C++, Rust, and/or LabVIEW
• LabVIEW certification (CLAD, CLD, CLA)
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.