Test Automation Engineer, Impulse Space
Software
$105-160k
Office located in Redondo Beach, CA
In-space mobility company
Open for applications
In-space mobility company
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$105-160k
Office located in Redondo Beach, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate humanity's future in space through efficient transportation anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Application process
- Application Received
- Resume Review
- Intro Phone Interview
- Technical Phone Interview
- Onsite Interview
- Offer
Our take
Impulse Space is developing a line of orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) that enhance satellite manoeuvrability in space. The company offers products like Mira, for last-mile satellite deliveries and Helios, which can move spacecraft from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit in under 24 hours.
Recognizing the strategic value of manoeuvrable spacecraft, the US Space Force awarded Impulse a $34.5M contract for two missions set for 2026. These missions, Victus Surgo and Victus Salo, will demonstrate in-space operations and enhance space domain awareness, showcasing the Space Force's focus on quickly responding to threats in a congested space environment.
Alongside this, the company secured substantial funding that will allow it to expand its operations and advance its OTV technology. With a proven track record of successful missions and strategic partnerships with the Department of Defense, Impulse is well-positioned to lead in the growing market for responsive satellite services.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2025
$300m
SERIES C
Oct 2024
$150m
SERIES B
Total funding: $585m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We've got you and your family covered for all eventualities
- Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse's success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
- Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than "balance". When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you're in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees
Company HQ
South Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA
Leadership
Thomas Mueller
(Founder, CEO & CTO)Prior to founding Impulse Space in 2021, they spent almost 2 decades at SpaceX, initially as a VP of Propulsion Engineering before becoming the Propulsion CTO.
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