Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$140k - $195k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of demonstrated, hands-on experience designing complex, high-pressure, high-performance fluid and mechanical systems.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models using GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing of hardware.

Responsibilities

Lay out complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems.
Own component design from concept through product realization.
Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required.
Work with internal and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies.
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.

Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for design engineers who will contribute to critical development projects. As a Sr. Fluid Systems Engineer, you will be part of the Propulsion Engineering organization and own all aspects of propulsion system layout of a high-performance spacecraft, from concept to product realization, while working with a fast-paced, agile team.

Layout complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems
Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
Work with internal and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
5+ years of demonstrated, hands-on experience in designing complex, high-pressure, high-performance fluid and mechanical systems
5+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware

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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