As a Propulsion Test Technician Supervisor, you will support propulsion testing operations while developing and maintaining start-of-the-art test equipment. The propulsion test team is responsible for operating and maintaining high energy test systems that allow for rapid testing of engines, integrated vehicles, and related propulsion hardware. You will lead a team of technicians to execute testing goals, keep the facilities operational, and foster a safe and efficient work environment.

Department: Propulsion Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Mojave
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $105,000 - $145,000 / year

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a staff of technicians including all performance management related tasks
Foster a culture of extreme ownership and high standards
Work with management and engineering teams to identify needs and prioritize tasks while regularly reporting status
Manage tasks to perform high value work on tight and evolving schedules
Own maintenance and calibration activities for testing equipment
Make purchases for the team and site
Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process
Monitor labor hours and overtime, approve time cards, and assist in the implementation of time management and performance improvement plans when required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience working in a relevant position or a bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field
2+ years in a leadership role
Understanding of the safe operation of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power systems
Proficient with basic fabrication techniques
Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions

Preferred Skills and Experience

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering
Experience in mission-critical or specialized environments (labs, cleanrooms, data centers, aerospace facilities)
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces

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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