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Automation & Controls Specialist

Impulse Space

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Feb 3, 2026

Salary
$100k – $150k
Workplace
Remote
Type
Full-time, Internship
Department
IT
Experience
5+ years
Education
High School
Visa
Not sponsored
Source
Pinpoint

Description

Automation & Controls Specialist

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mojave

Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 / year



Description

The Propulsion Test Team at Impulse Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world class test stands to support the development and production of engines and propulsion components that will serve in Impulse’s goal of pioneering the future of in-space transportation. This team is located at the Mojave Air & Space Port which is home to many firsts in air and space development. 

As a Automation & Controls Specialist at Impulse, you will be responsible for the installation and troubleshooting of test equipment related to rocket propulsion testing. This includes electrical wiring, pneumatics, PLCs, and industrial controls hardware.



Responsibilities

  • Install industrial controls hardware to NFPA 70 and NFPA 79 standards
  • Wire and/or modify control panels to UL508A standards
  • Troubleshoot faulty instrumentation and general electrical systems
  • Maintain an electrical shop, tools, consumables, and controls hardware inventory
  • Program/configure various industrial controls hardware (such as VFDs, motor starters, basic PLCs, electronic circuit breakers, etc.)
  • Review and redline drawings and technical documentation and provide design feedback to engineering
  • Use of EPlan for generating reports, manufacturing data, etc.
  • Create, maintain, and update assigned tasks for documenting and reporting work



Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
  • 4+ years working on electrical control systems
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Schematic comprehension



Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years professional experience with EPlan creating and editing schematics
  • Certifications: NFPA 70E Certification and/or OSHA 10 Certification (or greater)
  • Working on systems up to 480VAC
  • 5+ years professional experience working with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems


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.

Skills

ROSHA

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