Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer — Stock Options

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms to own the design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement of spacecraft mechanisms. You will work with an agile team delivering high-performance components for flight vehicles.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in spacecraft mechanisms, and leadership experience. Expect ownership of the mechanism development cycle from concept to flight operations and collaboration with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers 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 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 a mechanism.

Skills

Team leadership

Spacecraft mechanisms

Design analysis

Flight operations

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms to own the design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement of spacecraft mechanisms. You will work with an agile team delivering high-performance components for flight vehicles.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in spacecraft mechanisms, and leadership experience. Expect ownership of the mechanism development cycle from concept to flight operations and collaboration with