Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering

As a Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering at Impulse, you will be responsible for testing all aspects of development and production-level propulsion hardware. This team ensures that our propulsion systems meet design intent and performance requirements through rigorous testing, analysis, and validation.

As Manager, you will oversee a team of engineers ranging in experience from entry-level to principal, guiding their technical execution, professional development, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. You’ll own the team’s priorities, performance, and culture—driving high reliability, innovation, and speed in our testing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, from entry level to principal
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee test operations across multiple test sites, develop operator training, and ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality test execution
• Manage test schedules, resources, and priorities to meet program milestones
• Develop and track key operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve test throughput, reliability, and overall team performance
• Ensure all test operations are conducted in accordance with established safety procedures, hazard controls, and operational standards
• Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and test quality
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
• Coordinate with test equipment, infrastructure, and data systems teams to support current and future testing needs
• Establish and maintain high technical, operational, and professional standards
• Champion a culture of safety, technical rigor, operational excellence, and ownership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in development or production test engineering
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Demonstrated understanding of fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems 
• Proven ability to manage complex test operations safely and effectively