Impulse Space

Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Combustion Devices)

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$130-170k

Full Time

34 minutes ago

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Job description

As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer of Combustion Devices at Impulse, you will own all aspects of in-house combustion devices design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for development engineers who can contribute to key hardware development projects.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of combustion devices development, including igniters, preburners, main injectors, or thrust chambers
Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that combustion devices achieve performance and reliability targets
Prepare, plan and execute combustion tests including engine hotfire testing
Work with wide-ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and operations to deliver a reliable, high-performance and highly integrated system
Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions
Lead technical projects and/or a small team of engineers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
Prior experience developing bipropellant rocket injectors or thruster chambers
Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection
Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, and/or electrical ignition systems
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Prior experience working in lead roles on propulsion development programs
Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
Proficiency in basic operating principles of injector design including high-pressure and oxidizer-rich combustion devices
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Requirements:

Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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.