Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Propulsion Technician - Fluids/Valves

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoulder, CO, USA$40 - $50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Five or more years of hands-on mechanical assembly experience in aerospace, automotive, medical device, or similar high-reliability industries is required.
Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, micrometers, and basic measurement equipment is required.
Demonstrated experience building and commissioning ground support equipment, such as pressure-test and leak-check panels, including hand-bending, routing, and fitting tubing is required.
Demonstrated experience with pressure systems, leak-detection methods, or test setups is required.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting instrumented test articles is required.

Responsibilities

Assemble mechanical valve components and subassemblies to engineering drawings, work instructions, and travelers.
Perform precision fitting, torquing, sealing, and alignment of components.
Clean, prepare, and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards.
Conduct functional checks, leak checks, and basic pressure testing according to procedures.
Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances or build issues.
Complete build records, travelers, and quality documentation accurately.
Work with engineering, quality, and test teams to resolve build issues.
Support continuous improvement efforts in tooling, processes, and assembly flow.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Support hardware rework, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations as needed.
Learn and comply with electrostatic discharge, foreign object debris, and clean-room practices as required.
Operate and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic test equipment.
Assemble instrumented test articles with pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters.
Collect and record data using data acquisition systems.
Conduct leak testing in various fluid systems.

Desired Qualifications

A technical certification or associate degree is preferred.

As a Propulsion Technician at Impulse, you will be responsible for the precision assembly, testing, inspection, and documentation of high-reliability valves and related fluid components used in spaceflight hardware. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and critical to delivering flight-worthy hardware on aggressive timelines.

Assemble mechanical valve components and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings, work instructions, and travelers
Perform precision fitting, torquing , sealing, and alignment of components
Clean, prep, and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards
Conduct functional checks, leak checks, and basic pressure testing per procedures
Identify, document, and communicate non‑conformances or build issues
Accurately complete build records, travelers, and quality documentation
Work closely with engineers, quality, and test teams to resolve build issues
Support continuous improvement efforts in tooling, processes, and assembly flow
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Support hardware rework, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigations as needed
Learn and comply with ESD, FOD, and clean-room practices as required
Operate and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic test equipment
Assemble instrumented test articles with pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow meters
Collect and record data using DAQ systems
Conduct leak testing in various fluid systems

High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred
5+ years of hands‑on mechanical assembly experience (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar high‑reliability industries)
Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, micrometers, and basic measurement equipment
Demonstrated building and commissioning GSE (ground support equipment) such as pressure test and leak check panels, including hand bending, routing and fitting tubing
Demonstrated experience with pressure systems, leak detection methods, or test setups
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting instrumented test articles

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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