Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)

Alumni Ventures; Colorado; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace firm in Boulder County seeks a Senior Propulsion Component Engineer to take ownership of component design in a high-performance, agile team. Responsibilities include designing fluid components, performing analyses, and generating CAD models. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in valve or component design, as well as hands-on proficiency with fluid systems. The position offers competitive compensation and requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility for export licensing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in valve or component design.
• Hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion system valves and fluid components.
• Own all aspects of component design from initial concepts to product realization.
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings.

Skills

Valve design

Component design

Fluid systems

CAD software

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

As a Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids) at Impulse, you will own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Department: Propulsion
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Boulder County
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $135,000 - $165,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion system valves and fluid components including cryogenic, high pressure and high temperature systems
• Own all aspects of component design from initial concepts to product realization
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
• Establish assembly procedures and work hands‑on with technicians to refine this process
• Define and support rigorous component development and qualification testing
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in valve or component design
• A strong understanding of component design including: materials selection, compatibility, seals, wear, and force/torque margin determination.
• Hands‑on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
• Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience designing and operating high reliability, high performance hardware
• Experience with low leakage, on‑orbit propulsion components
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi‑disciplinary teams

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.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in‑space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in‑space transportation vehicles. The high‑energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight‑proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high‑impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in‑space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

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Our Hiring Process

1. Stage 1: Application Received
2. Stage 2: Resume Review
3. Stage 3: Intro Phone Interview
4. Stage 4: Technical Phone Interview(s)
5. Stage 5: Onsite Interview
6. Stage 6: Offer!

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