Propulsion Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Redondo Beach, California, United States Impulse Space Full time
Job Title: Propulsion Test Engineer Propulsion Engineering

As a key member of our team at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for designing and testing propulsion systems for our spacecraft. You will work closely with our fast-paced and agile team to develop high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and build fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems for liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company, including Redondo Beach and Mojave
  • Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to meet project technical and schedule objectives
  • Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts, and troubleshooting as needed
  • Conduct test operations to rapidly develop hardware for spaceflight
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Demonstrated prior experience working with complex systems, including cryogenic propellants, high-pressure gas systems, hydraulics, and/or combustion devices
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)
  • Demonstrated hardware testing experience with rocket engines or spacecraft
  • 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, full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives, including stock options, and access to medical, vision, and 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.

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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