The Role
Lead propulsion system layout and component design for high-performance spacecraft from concept through product realization. Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, perform fluid/thermal/structural analysis, support procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and resolve technical issues across multidisciplinary teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for design engineers who will contribute to critical development projects. As a Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer, you will own all aspects of propulsion system layout of a high-performance spacecraft, from concept to product realization, while working with a fast-paced, agile team.
Responsibilities
- Layout complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems
- Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
- Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
- Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
- Work with internal 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
- 5+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including high-pressure, and high-performance applications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
- Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- 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 Requirement
- 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.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including high-pressure and high-performance applications
- 5+ years hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
- Proficiency creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware
- Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
- 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 cross-disciplinary technical communication
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
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The Company
What We Do
Impulse enables low-cost and nimble last-mile space payload delivery - access any orbit, reach other worlds.
