Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$140,000–$190,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Campaigns, Compensation Management, Electrical Engineering, Government, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Development, Heat Transfer, Import/Export, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Military/DoD Standards, Multitasking, Performance Management, Pressure Vessels, Problem Solving Skills, Propulsion, Regulations, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Configuration Management, Startup, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Testing, Thermal Analysis, Thermodynamics, United States Citizen

LOCATION

Redondo Beach, CA

POSTED

5 days ago

Description

As a Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of in-house 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

Serve as a Responsible Propulsion Engineer for one of Impulse’s in-space propulsion systems, which includes bipropellant thrusters, pressure components and vessels
Drive propulsion system development and implementation including:
System requirements definition, design and analysis
Schedule formulation, tracking, and resource allocation
Hardware and software configuration definition
Build and test work scope and order-of-operations
Create and execute development, acceptance and qualification test campaigns
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
Perform on-orbit mission support including flight data reviews and anomaly resolution
Work with wide-ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, testing and operations to deliver a reliable, high-performance and highly integrated system
Hands-on experience designing, building and working with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure system alignment and transparency
Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
Demonstrated experience working on bipropellant rocket propulsion systems
Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
Prior experience working on hardware development projects with cost and schedule constraints for key propulsion system design elements (thrusters, valves, and/or pressure vessels)
Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
Demonstrated experience in leading multiple projects for ground test and flight propulsion systems
Create, modify and execute test sequences and procedures for high pressure development and flight hardware systems
Demonstrated experience working with in-space propulsion systems including support of preflight mission analysis and on-orbit mission operations
Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards
Familiarity with a fluids analysis tools such as SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP or similar
Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience working with saturated fluid systems

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.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.

Senior Engineer - Propulsion Systems

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA

Description

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

About the Company

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