Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

Impulse Space • Full-time • Redondo Beach, California, United States • $140k - $180k / year • 1w ago

As a Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of propulsion component design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

Design propulsion system valves and actuators
Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
Layout complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems
Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
Work with the team and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
6+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including cryogenic, high-pressure, and high performance applications
6+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new software tools
Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience designing and delivering high reliability, high performance hardware
Experience with in-space propulsion components
Experience with Siemens NX
Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

Related Jobs

Structural Test Engineer

Impulse Space • Full-time • Redondo Beach, California, United States • $105k - $165k / year • 1w ago

Propulsion Engineering

1w ago

Apply

Principal GNC Engineer

Impulse Space • Full-time • Redondo Beach, California, United States • $170k - $200k / year • 1w ago

Engineer (other)

1w ago

Apply