Senior Spacecraft Autonomy Engineer

Impulsespace; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to own spacecraft-level autonomous behavior across all mission phases. You will define how the vehicle detects faults, makes decisions, transitions modes, and safely executes mission objectives with minimal ground intervention.

The role focuses on implementing robust autonomy, fault detection, and decision-making in a high-stakes spaceflight environment, enabling reliable operations from ascent to landing.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft-level autonomous behavior across all mission phases.
• Define how the vehicle detects faults, makes decisions, transitions modes, and safely executes mission objectives with minimal ground intervention.

Job description

Impulse Space in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to own spacecraft-level autonomous behavior across all mission phases. You will define how the vehicle detects faults, makes decisions, transitions modes, and safely executes mission objectives with minimal ground intervention.

The role focuses on implementing robust autonomy, fault detection, and decision-making in a high-stakes spaceflight environment, enabling reliable operations from ascent to landing.