$92k–$213k Science & Research Jobs in Redondo Beach, CA (Now Hiring) Jul 2026 — Page 6 | Clera

Science & Research Jobs in Redondo Beach, CA (Now Hiring) — 141 open — Page 6

Development Test Engineer II

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$110k–$140k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Development Test Engineer II Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year Description The Development Test Engineer II at Impulse, w…

Skills: Test Planning, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Hardware Troubleshooting, Instrumentation

Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

Entry level$1.0B raised

Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) Application Deadline: 31 July 2026 Department: Manufacturing Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $30.00 / hour Description As a Manufacturing Eng…

Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication Tools, CAD Software, Design For Manufacturability, Subtractive Manufacturing

Turbomachinery Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$115k–$165k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Turbomachinery Engineer Department: Propulsion Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $115,000 - $165,000 / year Description As a Turbomachinery Engineer at Impulse Space, you will design, analy…

Skills: Turbomachinery Design, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Structural Analysis

Senior GNC Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$125k–$155k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Senior GNC Engineer Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $145,000 - $175,000 / year Description As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse…

Skills: GNC Design, Matlab, C++, Control Analysis, Estimation Theory

Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$175k/yr

Senior+$1.0B raised

Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters) Department: Propulsion Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000 / year Description As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer…

Skills: Propulsion System Design, Bipropellant Rocket Engines, Hotfire Testing, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics

Senior Pointing, Acquisition, & Tracking Controls Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$180k/yr

Senior$1.0B raised

Senior Pointing, Acquisition, & Tracking Controls Engineer Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year Description As a Senior Acquisition, T…

Skills: Control Theory, Signal Processing, Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT), Sensor Fusion, State Estimation

Test Hardware Engineer (Electrical)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$110k–$160k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Test Hardware Engineer (Electrical) Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $110,000 - $160,000 / year Description As a Test Hardware Engineer at Impulse,…

Skills: Electrical Design, Data Acquisition (DAQ), EPLAN, Electrical Schematics, Wiring Diagrams

Senior Mission Design Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$180k/yr

Senior$1.0B raised

Senior Mission Design Engineer Department: Mission Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year Description As a Senior Mission Design Engineer at Impulse Space, …

Skills: Orbital Mechanics, Spacecraft Operations, Python, Mission Design, Trajectory Optimization

Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$130k–$180k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / year Description Impulse Space is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to …

Skills: Opto-Mechanical Design, CAD, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Precision Mechanisms

Optical Communications Systems Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$220k/yr

Senior+$1.0B raised

Optical Communications Systems Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $150,000 - $220,000 / year Description As an Optical Communications Systems Engineer at Impuls…

Skills: Optical Communications, Link Budget Modeling, Python, MATLAB, Free-Space Optical Communications

Optical Engineer (Analysis)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$180k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Optical Engineer (Analysis) Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year Description Impulse Space is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Analysis Engineer to su…

Skills: Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Opto-Mechanical Design, CAD

GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$125k–$155k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

GNC Engineer (Optical Systems) Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 / year Description As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer (Optic…

Skills: Image Processing, Optical Analysis, Matlab, C++, Attitude Determination

Embedded Software Engineer (Image Processing Algorithms)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$155k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Embedded Software Engineer (Image Processing Algorithms) Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $155,000 / year Description As an Embedded Software Engineer for I…

Skills: C++, Embedded Systems, Image Processing, Computer Vision, RTOS

Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$155k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Embedded Software Engineer (Camera Systems) Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $155,000 / year Description As an Embedded Software Engineer for Camera Systems…

Skills: C/C++, Embedded Systems, MIPI CSI-2, USB, SPI

Optical Test Engineer II

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$115k–$165k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Optical Test Engineer II Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $115,000 - $165,000 / year Description As an Optical Test Engineer at Impulse, you will b…

Skills: Optical Analysis, Mechanical Analysis, Electrical Analysis, Hardware Development Testing, Test Stand Design

Avionics Electrical Engineer (All Levels)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$110k–$150k/yr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Avionics Electrical Engineer (All Levels) Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 / year Description As an Avionics Electrical Engineer, you will design a…

Skills: Circuit Board Design, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Electronics, Control Electronics, Electronic Component Selection

Senior Spacecraft Software Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$150k–$200k/yr

Senior$1.0B raised

Senior Spacecraft Software Test Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 / year Description As a Senior Spacecraft Software Test Engineer you will…

Skills: Python, C++, Test Planning, Embedded Applications, CI/CD

Senior Manufacturing Manager (Helios)

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$190k–$230k/yr

Senior+$1.0B raised

Senior Manufacturing Manager (Helios) Department: Manufacturing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $190,000 - $230,000 / year Description As the Senior Manufacturing Manager (Helios), you wi…

Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Team Leadership, DFM Compliance, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding

Northrop Grumman

Staff Test Conductor

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$161k–$241k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …

Skills: Electrical Testing, Test Conduction, Spacecraft Integration, Anomaly Resolution, Technical Writing

Test Technician

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$30/hr–$45/hr

Mid level$1.0B raised

Test Technician Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 / hour Description As a Test Technician at Impulse, you will perform a wide range …

Skills: Test Equipment Fabrication, Pressure Systems Testing, Propellant Systems Testing, Calibration, Data Acquisition Systems

Development Test Engineer II

Redondo Beach, California, United States • On-site

Mid level

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$110k–$140k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Stock Options, Medical Coverage, Vision Coverage, Dental Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Plan
Posted 41d ago
~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of tests to validate next-generation in-space mobility systems. Design and commission test fixtures for various environmental and mechanical stresses while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and at least 3 years of experience testing aerospace or spaceflight hardware. Candidates must possess strong data analysis skills and hands-on experience in a laboratory or test-stand environment.

Full job description

Development Test Engineer II

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year

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.

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Accelerating our future beyond Earth. In-space mobility for LEO, GEO, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size: 201-500 employees
Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, California
LinkedIn followers: 73,172
Total funding: $1.0B

Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

Offices: Redondo Beach, California 90278, US

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