Senior Propulsion Fluids Engineer, High-Delta-V Systems

Impulsespace

Redondo Beach, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids) to own in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation for high-performance spacecraft.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or science, 5+ years in aerospace propulsion, hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion hardware and flow control, plus strong collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and operations teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
  • 5+ years in aerospace propulsion field.
  • Experience with liquid rocket propulsion hardware and flow control.
  • Hands-on experience with fluids, thermodynamics, and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of storable, liquid propellant system development.
  • Architect and layout fluids systems for high delta-V propulsion.
  • Conduct analysis and testing to meet hardware intent.
  • Plan and execute propellant and pressurization tests.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and operations teams.
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.
  • Lead technical projects and/or small engineering teams.

Skills

Propulsion systems
Thermodynamics
Fluid dynamics
Test & validation
Hands-on hardware
System trades
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD
Test equipment

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids) to own in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation for high-performance spacecraft.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or science, 5+ years in aerospace propulsion, hands-on experience with liquid rocket propulsion hardware and flow control, plus strong collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and operations teams.

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