Senior Propulsion Design Engineer - Spacecraft Engine

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer to own all aspects of the propulsion system for Deneb, a high‑thrust ox‑rich engine for the Helios kick stage, designed to reach high‑energy orbits and beyond.

You will manage from concept to product realization, design engine components, generate CAD models and drawings, run fluid/thermal/structural analyses, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver reliable hardware.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including high-pressure, high-performance applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware.

Responsabilidades

• Own all aspects of engine design from concept to product realization
• Design propulsion engine components and layout
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
• Work with internal and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Conocimientos

Flight propulsion components

Fluid systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Requirements definition

Procurement & fabrication

Project management

Startup / agile

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Herramientas

Siemens NX

3D CAD modeling

Descripción del empleo

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer to own all aspects of the propulsion system for Deneb, a high‑thrust ox‑rich engine for the Helios kick stage, designed to reach high‑energy orbits and beyond.

You will manage from concept to product realization, design engine components, generate CAD models and drawings, run fluid/thermal/structural analyses, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver reliable hardware.