Propulsion Engineering
Full Time
Redondo Beach
Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion
$110,000 - $160,000 / year
As a , you will own all aspects of propulsion system hardware design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.
- Serve as Responsible Engineer for spacecraft propulsion systems including programmatic ownership of related fluids, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
- Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and procurement to deliver reliable and efficient propulsion systems
- Manage interface with external customers and drive toward shared mission success
- Ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent by performing analysis and design reviews
- Perform system validation test preparation, planning and execution
- Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
- Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
- 3+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
- Demonstrated ability in conceptual design, fabrication and testing of hardware
- Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams
- Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Prior experience working on all phases of a spaceflight propulsion system
- Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
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 , and access to as well as .
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.
What We Do
Impulse enables low-cost and nimble last-mile space payload delivery - access any orbit, reach other worlds.