Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$140k - $180k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor.
Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms.
Professional experience managing and growing a team.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of spacecraft mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement.
Lead a team of responsible engineers working on mechanisms and components, including deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems.
Determine the product roadmap of spacecraft mechanisms in collaboration with partner teams, leadership, and business development.
Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline mechanism development, testing, and sustainment through production ramp.
Create and execute spacecraft mechanism test campaigns.
Work with teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable, high-performing components to flight vehicles.
Provide direct technical ownership and individual-contributor work for a mechanism.

As the Lead for Spacecraft Mechanisms, you will own all aspects of spacecraft mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement while working with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design.

Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on mechanisms and components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems
Determine product roadmap of spacecraft mechanisms by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development
Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline mechanism development, test, and sustainment through production ramp
Create and execute spacecraft mechanism test campaigns
Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles
Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a mechanism

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor
Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types
5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms
Professional experience managing and growing a team

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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