Avionics Mechanical Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineer to design and test mechanical components for spacecraft avionics. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to enhance vehicle performance and requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience.

Benefits

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in mechanical design.
• Familiarity with designing metal parts for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test mechanical elements of avionics devices.
• Work with engineers to maximize vehicle performance.
• Analyze structural modes and thermal performance.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Understanding of GD&T

Ability to communicate technical challenges

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

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Compensation: $105,000 - $155,000 / year

Department: Avionics

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $105,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

As an Avionics Mechanical Engineer at Impulse, your responsibility will be to design and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, including enclosures and brackets, as well as more complex assemblies like mechanisms, battery packs, and optical devices.


Responsibilities

• Develop and test the mechanical elements of new high-performing avionics devices
• Work closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to execute on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance
• Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices
• Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to produce components
• Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions
• Own the interface between avionics and vehicle structures.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years experience in mechanical design
• Proficiency in CAD software with the ability to learn new tools
• Familiarity with designing metal parts that are easy to manufacture and assemble
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerancing
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale, and resolve concerns
  
  
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with mechanical design in challenging vibration/thermal environments
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with motor design, optics, harness routing, RF, or vacuum chambers/environments
• Experience at a startup or agile development environment
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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