Test Automation Engineer (Software)
Impulse Space
Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
USD 105k-160k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 23, 2025
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.
- Department
- Propulsion Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Redondo Beach
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $105,000 - $160,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Kyle O'Rourke, Automation & Controls Manager
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.
- Design and develop NI LabVIEW software and tools in support of testing operations
- 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 LabVIEW & 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
- LabVIEW certification (CLAD, CLD, CLA)
- Experience with NI Real-Time Linux
- Hands-on experience with design, build, and operation of electrical systems
- 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.
About Impulse Space
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
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