Test Automation Engineer (Software) (All Levels)
This role falls under U.S. export rules, so the posting asks for U.S. person status. That means a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a refugee or an asylee.
About the role
As a Test Automation Engineer at Impulse,you will own all aspects of test and automation software design, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.
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 test operations team that uses your software daily to support testing operations.
- Take part in the complete test program lifecycle including design, integration, testing, deployment, debugging, and finding novel solutions to late-breaking changes or issues.
- Design and develop software and tools in support of testing operations.
- Review code written by others, and write reviewed code yourself.
- 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.
- 2+ years' of demonstrated proficiency with python, or an object-oriented programming language & demonstrated hands-on experience operating the software.
- Experience developing user-facing software applications related to networking, hardware control and data acquisition.
- Experience with software best practices and workflows, including git.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams.
- Proficient with basic principles of data acquisition and control.
- Master’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
- Familiarity with Propulsion Systems development testing.
- LabVIEW certification (CLAD, CLD, CLA).
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems.
- Hands-on experience with design, build, and operation of electrical systems.
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
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.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.
Copied from the listing Impulse Space published, verified 30 Oct 2026.
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