In-Space Propulsion Systems Engineer II

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term incentives in stock options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Redondo Beach is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer responsible for all aspects of propulsion system design, testing, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, along with over three years of experience in aerospace propulsion. Competitive salary ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 per year, with additional opportunities for stock options and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
• Familiarity with NASA and DoD spaceflight propulsion specifications.
• Ability to operate complex test systems including vacuum pumps.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design and analysis.
• Conduct testing to ensure hardware performance meets intent.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance systems.

Skills

Bipropellant rocket propulsion systems

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Hands-on experience with test systems

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Fluids analysis tools such as SINDA/FLUINT

Job description

A leading aerospace company located in Redondo Beach is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer responsible for all aspects of propulsion system design, testing, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, along with over three years of experience in aerospace propulsion. Competitive salary ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 per year, with additional opportunities for stock options and benefits.