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Avionics Test Technician

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Antenna, Avionics, Calibration, Compensation Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electricity, Failure Analysis, Functional Testing, Government, Hardware Administration, Hardware Quality Assurance, High Reliability, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Machine Tool, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Network Performance/Analysis, Oscilloscope, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Prototyping, Quality Management, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Spectrum Analyzers, Team Player, Test Equipment, Testing, United States Citizen, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Redondo Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description


As an Avionics Test Technician, you will perform electrical, thermal, and functional testing of spacecraft avionics hardware to verify performance and identify issues. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure accurate test execution and high-quality, flight-ready hardware.

Responsibilities


  • Perform functional and verification testing of RF avionics hardware in accordance with engineering procedures/requirements.
  • Verify proper installation, calibration, and operation of test sets and measurement devices prior to test execution.
  • Follow controlled work instructions, and test plans with strict adherence to configuration.
  • Identify and document test anomalies or failures and escalate findings to engineering as needed.
  • Assist in the development, refinement, and validation of test procedures and test setups in collaboration with engineering. 
  • Maintain test logs and tractability of hardware and tooling in accordance with quality and program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications


  • Proficiency in electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety protocols
  • Experience tuning RF parts for performance 
  • 2-5 years of hands-on experience performing electrical and thermal testing at the board or antenna level
  • Working knowledge of electrical test equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, thermocouples, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.
  • Very strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and follow engineering documentation and procedures
  • Demonstrated safety-first mindset, particularly when working with energized hardware or temperature extremes.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Preferred Skills and Experience


  • Experience testing aerospace or spaceflight avionics hardware in a high-reliability environment
  • Strong ability to test and tune RF components
  • Foundational understanding of electrical principles, including voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and basic signal behavior.
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.
  • Understanding of failure analysis and root-cause investigation related to electrical or sensor anomalies.
  • Prior experience supporting prototype hardware testing or early-stage development programs.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality of work and meticulousness 
  • Passion for space exploration


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.

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