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Test Technician (Avionics)

Impulse Space logoImpulse Space$30–$50/hrRedondo Beach, CaliforniaFull TimeAdded 1w ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

How this pay compares

This posting states $62.4k–$104k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

As a Test Technician, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft component and assembly testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment.

You will work closely with engineering to improve overall test processes across the company. ## Responsibilities - Work closely with test engineers to design and implement complex test setups for development and/or production environments (e.g. integrated systems testing in a thermal vacuum chamber with additional instrumentation for model validation) - Work with test engineers, manufacturing engineers, production technicians to improve production test processes and improve acceptance test flow and automation - Perform maintenance and calibration activities for environmental and robotic test equipment - Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition - Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary - Provide training and guidance to other technicians - Provide training and guidance to engineers regarding practical test setups and instrumentation - Support the avionics test team's participation when interfacing with related departments (e.g. integrated vehicle testing or propulsion testing) ## Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 4+ years of experience working on electronic or propulsion assemblies and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field - Deep knowledge of the safe operation of electrical, power, and data acquisition systems - Proficient with wiring and electrical systems - Proficient with fabricating and acquiring parts to build test capabilities from basic requirements with minimal direction from others - Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions ## Preferred Skills and Experience - Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering - 7+ years of demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex components (e.g. cars, battery systems, valves, actuators) - Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment - Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team - Ability to use CAD tools to design 3D printable and/or sheet metal fixtures - Familiarity with RF test equipment ## 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.

From Impulse Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Transfer vehicles that carry satellites past the orbit their rocket leaves them in.

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