Avionics Mechanical Engineer - Batteries (All levels)

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineer (batteries) to design and advance lithium-ion battery packs for our next-generation space vehicles, from concept through full-rate production, with leveling tied to experience.

You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams to own the product lifecycle, ensure safety standards, and contribute to a fast-paced, high-reliability environment within a leading space program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Years of professional experience in battery development.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery qualification and safety standards (ie UN 38.3).
• Hands on experience troubleshooting electronics.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Develop new lithium-ion battery packs to meet mission requirements
• Own full product lifecycle
• Interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams
• Generate electrical, structural, and thermal models

Skills

Troubleshooting electronics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Simcenter or ANSYS

Altium Designer

Job description

Avionics Mechanical Engineer - Batteries (All levels)

Department: Avionics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Zachary Kowalczyk, Lead Avionics Engineer

Compensation: $130,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

As a Battery Engineer (open to all levels), you will develop new lithium-ion battery packs for use in Impulse's next generation space vehicles. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all phases of spacecraft development, from concept to full rate production as part of a fast-paced high reliability environment. (Leveling will be commensurate with experience).

Responsibilities

• Develop new lithium-ion battery packs to meet mission requirements
• Own full product lifecycle
• Interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams
• Generate electrical, structural, and thermal models

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field
• Years of professional experience in battery development
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery qualification and safety standards (ie UN 38.3)
• Hands on experience troubleshooting electronics
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience qualifying spacecraft products
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with Simcenter or ANSYS
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Experience designing harsh environment power electronics
• Experience designing electromechanical assemblies

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.