Job Description

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $140,000 - $195,000 / year

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion systems across the full product lifecycle – propellant, pressurization, engine feed, pneumatic, ignition, and attitude control systems
• Design and maintain propulsion system schematics, including analysis and hardware selection, performing trade studies to ensure performance and reliability
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings for fluid and mechanical systems Partner cross-functionally with structures, avionics, software, production, and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance
• Plan and execute component- and system-level test campaigns, including procedure development, operations support, data review, and anomaly resolution
• Partner cross-functionally with structures, avionics, software, production, and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated hands-on engineering experience; either through university or personal projects, internships, or professional exposure
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new software tools
• Experience with python or other programming languages
• Fundamental understanding of fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanics
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-reliability, high-performance hardware
• Proficiency in Siemens NX
• Experience with GFSSP or other fluid network simulation tools
• Experience working with control systems or interfacing with GNC algorithms
• Experience in component selection, sensor integration, and system-level trade studies
• Experience in test and operations

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.