Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Architect

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms to own all aspects of mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, and flight sustainment within a fast-paced, agile team.

You will lead a team of engineers, define product roadmaps, and drive engineering processes from concept through flight operations, including test campaigns and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-performance spacecraft components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
• Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms
• Professional experience managing and growing a team

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers working on mechanisms and components including deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems
• Determine product roadmap of spacecraft mechanisms by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development
• Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline mechanism development, test, and sustainment through production ramp
• Create and execute spacecraft mechanism test campaigns
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles
• Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a mechanism

Skills

Leadership

Spacecraft mechanisms

Analysis and testing

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms to own all aspects of mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, and flight sustainment within a fast-paced, agile team.

You will lead a team of engineers, define product roadmaps, and drive engineering processes from concept through flight operations, including test campaigns and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-performance spacecraft components.