Senior Propulsion Engineer, Stage

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space, Inc. is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to own propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation within a fast-paced, agile team delivering high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

You will work closely with a cross-functional team across structures, avionics, software, production and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to learn new tools.
• Fundamental understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics.

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.

Skills

CAD software

Python

Fluid dynamics basics

Thermodynamics basics

Mechanics basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace or comparable field

Tools

Siemens NX

GFSSP

Fluid network simulation tools

Job description

Senior Propulsion Engineer, Stage

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $140,000 - $195,000 / year

Description

As a Senior 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
• 5+ 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.