Propulsion Engineer, Stage

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to own propulsion design across the full lifecycle, from propellant selection to integration with structures, avionics, and software. You will work with a fast-paced team to develop high-performance spacecraft from concept to operation.

You will apply fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics, using CAD tools (Siemens NX) and Python, and contribute to trade studies and test campaigns to ensure reliability and performance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required.
• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in 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 including propellant, pressurization, engine feed, pneumatic, ignition, and attitude control systems.
• Design and maintain propulsion system schematics and conduct trade studies.
• Create CAD models and drawings for fluid and mechanical systems; collaborate across teams for integration.
• Plan and execute component- and system-level test campaigns with data review and anomaly resolution.
• Collaborate with structures, avionics, software, production, and test to ensure hardware performance.

Conocimientos

CAD

Python

Thermodynamics

Fluids

Mechanics

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace or related field

Herramientas

Siemens NX

GFSSP

Descripción del empleo

Propulsion Engineer, Stage

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

As a Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion systems across the full product lifecycle – propellant, pressurization, engine feed, pneumatic, ignition, and attitude control systems
• Design and maintain propulsion system schematics, including analysis and hardware selection, performing trade studies to ensure performance and reliability
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings for fluid and mechanical systems Partner cross-functionally with structures, avionics, software, production, and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance
• Plan and execute component- and system-level test campaigns, including 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
• 2+ years of demonstrated hands-on engineering experience; either through university or personal projects, internships, or professional exposure
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new software tools
• Experience with python or other programming languages
• Fundamental understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-reliability, high-performance hardware
• Proficiency in Siemens NX
• Experience with GFSSP or other fluid network simulation tools
• Experience working with control systems or interfacing with GNC algorithms
• Experience in component selection, sensor integration, and system-level trade studies
• Experience in test and operations

Additional Requirements

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.