Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMojave, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
At least 1 year of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems is required.
Experience working with Ground Support Equipment, industrial process systems, propulsion facilities, or similar infrastructure is required.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and commission propulsion test stands and associated Ground Support Equipment to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
Plan and execute preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation issues affecting propulsion test operations.
Support root cause investigations for facility anomalies, equipment failures, and operational incidents.
Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and operational readiness reviews for propulsion testing.
Maintain facility documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering drawings.
Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement throughout propulsion test operations.

As a Ground Support Equipment Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, build, commissioning, and maintenance of test facilities at Impulse’s Propulsion Test Facility in Mojave, California. You’ll have the opportunity to work with facilities supporting methane/liquid oxygen, ethane/nitrous propulsion systems, high energy components, and integrated stages.

Working closely with propulsion, controls, manufacturing, and test operations teams, you'll help build the world-class test capabilities that power the next generation of space propulsion.

Note: This position qualifies for a Mojave differential pay

Design, build, and commission propulsion test stands and associated Ground Support Equipment to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing
Plan and execute preventative maintenance and continuous improvement programs to maximize facility reliability and minimize downtime
Troubleshoot mechanical, fluid, electrical, and instrumentation issues affecting propulsion test operations
Support root cause investigations for facility anomalies, equipment failures, and operational incidents
Participate in hazard analyses, design reviews, and operational readiness reviews for propulsion testing
Maintain facility documentation including P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance records, and engineering drawings
Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement throughout propulsion test operations

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
1+ years of experience designing, operating, maintaining, or commissioning complex mechanical or fluid systems
Experience working with Ground Support Equipment, industrial process systems, propulsion facilities, or similar infrastructure

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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