Lead Spacecraft Actuators — Flight Systems Manager

Impulsespace; 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 for Spacecraft Actuators to own the design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement of spacecraft actuator systems while leading a fast-paced, agile team that delivers high-performance components for flight vehicles.

You will guide a team of engineers across multiple actuator domains, shape the product roadmap, and drive development through design, test, and flight operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
• Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying multiple mechanisms or actuators in space as a technical individual contributor.
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more actuator components.
• Professional experience managing and growing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers working on actuators spanning multiple spacecraft and functions.
• Determine product roadmap by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development.
• Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline actuator development, test, and sustainment through production ramp.
• Create and execute test campaigns.
• Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles.
• Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of an actuator.

Skills

Actuator design

Engineering leadership

Spaceflight experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manager for Spacecraft Actuators to own the design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement of spacecraft actuator systems while leading a fast-paced, agile team that delivers high-performance components for flight vehicles.

You will guide a team of engineers across multiple actuator domains, shape the product roadmap, and drive development through design, test, and flight operations.