Spacecraft Launch Integration Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Launch Integration Engineer to own spacecraft and kick-stage launch processing at various launch sites. This role welcomes high performers with experience across spacecraft integration and launch campaigns.

You will plan and execute system-level testing, coordinate across propulsion, avionics, structures, software and manufacturing teams, and adapt to a fast-paced, autonomous environment. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, materials engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience integrating, designing, launching, and/or building spacecraft/launch vehicles.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Build, organize, and manage schedules for integrating multiple payloads onto Helios vehicles.
• Manage payload requirements and work with Integration to implement and verify completion.
• Plan multiple launch campaigns per year across different launch facilities and launch providers.
• Execute critical system-level testing with subsystem owners.
• Provide innovative solutions with a high degree of autonomy.
• Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Spacecraft integration

Technical communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Launch Integration Engineer to own spacecraft and kick-stage launch processing at various launch sites. This role welcomes high performers with experience across spacecraft integration and launch campaigns.

You will plan and execute system-level testing, coordinate across propulsion, avionics, structures, software and manufacturing teams, and adapt to a fast-paced, autonomous environment. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.