As a Materials Engineering Technician at Impulse, you will anchor our mechanical testing capabilities. In this role, you will be hands-on in the lab, executing critical testing on a wide variety of materials including advanced metals, polymers, composites, and ceramic that make up our orbital vehicles and propulsion systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that all testing adheres to strict industry standards, managing test setups, and guaranteeing the integrity of the data that drives our engineering decisions.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely handle high-load testing equipment and delicate sensors (extensometers, strain gauges) Excellent meticulousness regarding data entry, traceability, and documentation Associate’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience) 5+ years of demonstrated experience with prior experience working environmental mechanical testing, such as testing in cryogenic chambers, elevated temperature furnaces, or vacuum environments within in the aerospace or defense industries Hands-on experience with basic machining (mills, lathes, band saws) to fabricate or modify custom test fixtures on the fly Knowledge of advanced strain measurement techniques, including Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Familiarity with metallographic preparation or basic failure analysis post-testing Experience performing fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate tests 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.

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Materials Technician (Mechanical Test)