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Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Government Affairs Senior Manager

Corporate StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$155k - $190k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of federal legislative experience on Capitol Hill, in a department or agency legislative liaison office, or in aerospace government affairs.
  • A bachelor's degree in Political Science or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting constituent services or similar work.
  • Familiarity with federal legislative processes, including appropriations and authorization legislation.
  • Demonstrated experience navigating national security policy, programs, budgets, or advocacy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing white papers or other advocacy materials on technically complex topics.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently across a growing, fast-paced team in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Build and own relationships with key local and state government officials, and lead community engagement efforts in California and Colorado.
  • Stay connected to federal legislative affairs in Washington, DC, and support executive-level visits to Impulse headquarters from DC-based government officials, serving as a key local representative of the Government Affairs team.
  • Represent Impulse and advocate for its priorities with local and federal government stakeholders.
  • Draft, support, and execute an engagement strategy to support Impulse’s goals in Redondo Beach and at the Mojave Air and Spaceport.
  • Monitor and analyze local government and regulatory developments impacting Impulse programs, and build and maintain strong working relationships with state and local government representatives.
  • Work closely with Government Affairs, Business Development, Marketing, Operations, and other teams to identify risks and opportunities affecting the company and align engagement with long-term strategic objectives.
  • Convey complex policy issues clearly to internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Represent Impulse to visiting stakeholders at all levels and at official and unofficial events in the broader Los Angeles area as needed.

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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