Propulsion Engineer, Spacecraft Systems - Flexible Schedule

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Impulse Space, Inc. seeks a Propulsion Engineer to own the propulsion system design, analysis, implementation, and operation across the full lifecycle. You will collaborate with a fast-paced team delivering high-performance spacecraft from concept to flight.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree, 2+ years hands-on engineering experience, CAD proficiency, and programming skills in Python or similar. Some travel may be required; a strong foundation in fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics is

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• 2+ years hands-on engineering experience (university projects, internships, or professional work).
• Proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new tools.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages.
• Fundamental understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics.

Responsabilidades

• Own propulsion systems across the full product lifecycle—propellant, pressurization, engine feed, pneumatic, ignition, and attitude control systems.
• Design and maintain propulsion schematics, analyze and select hardware, and perform trade studies for performance and reliability.
• Generate CAD models and manufacturing drawings for fluid and mechanical systems; collaborate with structures, avionics, software, production, and test for hardware integration.
• Plan and execute component- and system-level test campaigns with procedure development, operations support, data review, and anomaly resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally with structures, avionics, software, production, and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance.

Conocimientos

CAD proficiency

Python or similar

Fluids/thermo/mechanics

Propulsion domain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's in engineering or science

Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Herramientas

Siemens NX

GFSSP or fluid network tools

Descripción del empleo

Impulse Space, Inc. seeks a Propulsion Engineer to own the propulsion system design, analysis, implementation, and operation across the full lifecycle. You will collaborate with a fast-paced team delivering high-performance spacecraft from concept to flight.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree, 2+ years hands-on engineering experience, CAD proficiency, and programming skills in Python or similar. Some travel may be required; a strong foundation in fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics is