Impulse Space

Electric Propulsion Engineering Lead

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$150-180k

Full Time

11 minutes ago

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Job description

As an Electric Propulsion Lead at Impulse, you'll help develop & build-out our new EP operations. You'll have the opportunity to own these systems through their entire engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Manage the development of electric thrusters and operation of new EP test facilities focused on critical spacecraft electric propulsion systems
Lead a dedicated team of engineers and technicians in our EP Facility (Redondo Beach)
Recruit and develop a team across a variety of skill sets (plasma dynamics, mechanical, electrical, automation and controls)
Own the delivery of spacecraft EP subsystems through all phases of the lifecycle
Ensure that the performance and function of the hardware and software meets intent
Work with design and build teams to ensure hardware is highly manufacturable, low cost, and high reliability

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
9+ years of direct experience in electric propulsion systems
4+ years of leadership experience
Experience in designing or operating EP vacuum test facilities
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in a small agile team
Demonstrated experience with CAD to design hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in engineering or physics with emphasis on plasma electric propulsion applications
Experience with Ion electric propulsion technologies, including plasma dynamics, magnetics, gas flow systems and PPUs
Demonstrated ability to lead teams on aggressive projects and timelines
Demonstrated ability of building or operating a vacuum test stand
Demonstrated experience in both flight production and development testing environments while driving improvement in associated processes and procedures

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.