Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Launch Integration Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$140k - $175k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience integrating, designing, launching, and/or building spacecraft or launch vehicles.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required by operations, and to support occasional travel.

Responsibilities

Build, organize, and manage schedules for integrating multiple payloads onto Helios vehicles.
Manage payload requirements and work with Integration to implement them and verify completion.
Plan multiple launch campaigns per year across different launch facilities and launch providers.
Execute critical system-level testing, working directly with subsystem-level owners.
Provide innovative solutions to problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy.
Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with teams across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test, and manufacturing.

As a Launch Integration Engineer at Impulse, you will own spacecraft & kick-stage launch processing at various launch sites. Impulse is building an exceptional team, and this position is a growth opportunity open to high performers of any experience level above the basic qualifications.

Build, organize, & manage schedules for integrating multiple payloads onto Helios vehicles
Manage payload requirements and work with Integration to implement & verify completion
Plan multiple launch campaigns per year across different launch facilities and launch providers
Execute critical system-level testing, working directly with subsystem level owners
Provide innovative solutions to problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy
Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with numerous teams across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test, and manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of experience integrating, designing, launching, and/or building spacecraft/launch vehicles
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required by operations and support occasional travel

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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