Senior Mission Design Engineer - In-Space Trajectory Lead

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Impulse Space is looking for a Senior Mission Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of in-space servicing missions in Redondo Beach, California. You will engage directly with customers, collaborate with engineering, and ensure solutions meet robust technical requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in programming. Additional benefits include long-term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a technical engineering role.
• Functional understanding of spacecraft systems and payload accommodations.
• Experience operating spacecraft in orbit.

Responsibilities

• Design mission concepts that efficiently achieve customer objectives.
• Integrate mission design details into high-quality written proposals.
• Drive key mission design tasks such as CONOPS development and trajectory optimization.

Skills

Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and professionally

Working knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations

Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Impulse Space is looking for a Senior Mission Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of in-space servicing missions in Redondo Beach, California. You will engage directly with customers, collaborate with engineering, and ensure solutions meet robust technical requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in programming. Additional benefits include long-term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.