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You will work with facilities that support methane/liquid oxygen, ethane/nitrous propulsion systems, high‑energy components, and integrated stages.\n\nWorking closely with propulsion, controls, manufacturing, and test operations teams, you will help build the world‑class test capabilities that power the next generation of space propulsion.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, build, and commission propulsion test stands and related Ground Support Equipment to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing.\n\nPlan and execute preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize downtime.\n\nTroubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation issues affecting propulsion test operations.\n\nSupport root‑cause investigations for facility anomalies, equipment failures, and operational incidents.\n\nParticipate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and operational readiness reviews for propulsion testing.\n\nMaintain facility documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering drawings.\n\nPromote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement throughout propulsion test operations.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n\nOne year or more of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems.\n\nExperience working with Ground Support Equipment, industrial process systems, propulsion facilities, or similar infrastructure.\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\n\nThree or more years of engineering experience.\n\nStrong fundamentals in thermal‑fluid systems and structures.\n\nFamiliarity with methane/liquid oxygen or other cryogenic fluid systems.\n\nKnowledge of instrumentation such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, load cells, valves, and data acquisition systems.\n\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.\n\nStrong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, software, and fluid systems.\n\nExcellent communication skills for high‑intensity test operations.\n\nBenefits\n\nBase salary plus potential long‑term incentives in the form of stock options.\n\nMedical, vision, and dental coverage.\n\n401(k) retirement plan.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nImpulse 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Impulse Space","rawCompany":"impulse space","city":"Mojave","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-10T03:25:17.840Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"336415","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-propulsion-unit-and-propulsion-unit-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Ground Support Engineer","description":"Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 per year\n\nDepartment: Assembly, Integration & Test\n\nLocation: Mojave, California\n\nJob Description\nAs a Ground Support Equipment Engineer at Impulse, you will design, build, commission, and maintain test facilities at the Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave, California. 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