About this role
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. Set up and operate universal testing machines to perform tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and fatigue testing across diverse material groups Interpret and strictly adhere to ASTM, ISO, and custom internal testing standards for aerospace applications Manage the end-to-end specimen preparation process, ensuring precise dimensional tolerances and surface finishes are met prior to testing Select, install, and align appropriate gripping and fixturing for complex test setups, including high-temperature, cryogenic, or non-standard geometries Record, process, and compile test data into clear, concise reports for the materials and design engineering teams Perform routine maintenance, calibration checks, and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to minimize downtime Maintain a highly organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment