
Manager, Integration & Test bei Impulse Space
Impulse Space · Redondo Beach, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Redondo Beach
Responsibilities
- Hire, lead and mentor a team of integration and test engineers, technicians, and support staff
- Own the spacecraft I&T plan from early design through launch, including schedule, resources, and execution
- Oversee system-level integration activities, including mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces
- Manage environmental test campaigns (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, propulsion functional, etc.) to ensure compliance with customer and mission requirements
- Ensure all test procedures, configurations, and results are reviewed, approved, and traceable
- Collaborate closely with Design/Responsible Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to resolve issues and maintain alignment
- Drive risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning throughout the I&T lifecycle
- Represent the I&T team in internal design reviews, customer meetings, and launch campaign readiness reviews
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft or satellite integration & test
- 3+ years in a leadership/management role
- Demonstrated knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (propulsion, avionics, structures, thermal, power, RF, etc.) and system integration practices
- 4+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with environmental test campaigns and data analysis
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with propulsion system integration & test
- Experience with scaling spacecraft integration & test
- Demonstrated experience supporting launch site operations and spacecraft shipment/deployment - specifically launch vehicle integration
- Familiarity with space industry standards (NASA GEVS, ECSS, MIL-STD, etc.)
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling engineering teams
- Experience setting up, maintaining, and expanding spacecraft integration & test facilities
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.