EGSE Engineering Manager for Spacecraft Ground Systems

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manager, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) to lead the team responsible for designing and deploying ground systems that interface with flight hardware throughout spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations.

You will guide the team's technical direction, engineering execution, and professional development while collaborating with Avionics, Integration, Test, and Launch Operations teams to meet demanding spacecraft requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years in designing and integrating electrical ground support equipment or avionics hardware.
• Proven track record leading engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power distribution, grounding, shielding, and signal integrity.
• Experience with Ethernet, RS-422, CAN interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of EGSE engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
• Drive the design and development of electrical ground systems for spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations.
• Establish standardized, modular EGSE hardware architectures and reusable components.
• Provide technical leadership and design reviews for electrical interfaces, power distribution, grounding, shielding, and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with Avionics, Integration, Test, and Launch Operations to define requirements and ensure compatibility between ground and flight systems.
• Manage engineering priorities, resources, and schedules to support program milestones.

Skills

EGSE leadership

Electrical design

Team mentoring

Power distribution

Signal integrity

Interfaces (Ethernet/RS-422/CAN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

NI PXI

cDAQ

IFM

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manager, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) to lead the team responsible for designing and deploying ground systems that interface with flight hardware throughout spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations.

You will guide the team's technical direction, engineering execution, and professional development while collaborating with Avionics, Integration, Test, and Launch Operations teams to meet demanding spacecraft requirements.