Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$140-180k

Full Time

6 months ago

Job description

As a Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of propulsion component design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

  • Design propulsion system valves and actuators 
  • Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization 
  • Layout complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems
  • Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings 
  • Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required 
  • Work with the team and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies 
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field 
  • 6+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including cryogenic, high-pressure, and high performance applications
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new software tools 
  • Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware 

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience designing and delivering high reliability, high performance hardware 
  • Experience with in-space propulsion components 
  • Experience with Siemens NX
  • Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in a startup or agile development environment 
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.

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