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Development Test Engineer II
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Programmable logic controllers
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Data Scientist
EVgo —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,700 - $125,900 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Materials R&D Technician
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $26 - $44 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Sweater R&D Associate
ALO —Los Angeles, CA
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
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The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus —Los Angeles, CA
- $76,200.00 - $166,747.68 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
R&D Engineer 4, Signal Integrity
Keysight Technologies, Inc. —Calabasas, CA
- $124,420 - $207,370 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist
Honeywell Aerospace —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Senior level
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Cambium Biomaterials, Inc. —El Segundo, CA
- $24 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Systems Engineer – Carbon Management
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $83,800.00 - $188,379.36 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
R&D Chemist — Home Care
Product Society —North Hollywood, CA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
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Product Developer
King's Hawaiian —Torrance, CA
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
RSCH AND DEV ENGR 3 TX
The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus —Los Angeles, CA
- $83,800.00 - $188,379.36 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Master's degree
Scientific Content & Clinical Associate
Dermalogica LLC —Carson, CA
- $30 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Internship
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Water Lab Technician
Vital Lyfe —Los Angeles, CA
- $26 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
Space Photovoltaics Research Scientist
The Aerospace Corporation —El Segundo, CA
- $117,300 - $226,900 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Sr. Chemist
Cosmetix West —El Segundo, CA
- Up to $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
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R&D Technician
Standard Subsea —El Segundo, CA
- $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Power tools
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3D Designer
Lindeman & Associates —Culver City, CA
- $50 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills
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Process Engineer (Advanced R&D)
Freeform —Los Angeles, CA
- $95,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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R & D Lab Coordinator
Cosmetix West —El Segundo, CA
- $29 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
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Development Test Engineer II

Impulse Space -
Redondo Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Performance testing in mechanical engineering
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Propulsion systems
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Description

The Development Test Engineer II at Impulse, will lead the planning, execution, and analysis of tests critical to validating next-generation in-space mobility systems. This role is highly cross-functional, interfacing with design, analysis, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure products meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on test experience in a fast-paced development environment. This position plays a key role in maturing early-stage designs into flight-ready hardware.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and commission test fixtures for fluid, cryogenic, high-pressure, cyclic, environmental, mechanical, and structural testing
Execute tests safely and efficiently, including setup, operations, and troubleshooting during live test events
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure testability and rapid feedback cycles
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years' experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
A demonstrated understanding of mechanical, propulsion, fluid, or structural systems
Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
Hands-on experience with hardware in a laboratory or test-stand environment
Ability to manage multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

5+ years' experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware (propulsion systems, structures, mechanisms, avionics)
Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic systems, or hazardous test operations
Proficiency with instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor selection/integration
Demonstrated ability to develop test plans, execute complex tests, and document results
Background in designing and automating test setups with NI, LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar platforms
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FEA/CFD results, and system requirements
Prior involvement in fast-paced R&D or startup environments with rapid iteration cycles

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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