Flight COPV Mechanical Engineer – End-to-End Design

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A space technology company located in Redondo Beach is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Vehicle Engineering Team. This role involves all aspects of designing and testing composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, passion for composites, and at least 2 years of experience. The compensation range is $95,000 - $120,000 per year with additional benefits including stock options and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with composite materials.
• Passion for working with composites and high‑pressure systems.
• Strong knowledge of hand calculations for structural sizing.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build, test, and document innovative COPVs.
• Automate COPV development and processes for efficiency.
• Support first‑article build and ramp to production.

Skills

Composite materials

Structural design and analysis

CAD software proficiency

Hands-on fabrication

Mechanics of materials understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Abaqus

Woundsim

Job description

A space technology company located in Redondo Beach is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Vehicle Engineering Team. This role involves all aspects of designing and testing composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, passion for composites, and at least 2 years of experience. The compensation range is $95,000 - $120,000 per year with additional benefits including stock options and health coverage.