Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Propulsion Technician - Engine Final Assembly

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$35 - $50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Five or more years of hands-on experience in aerospace, propulsion, or precision mechanical assembly.
Demonstrated experience working on complex, high-reliability systems such as engines, fluid systems, or pressure systems.
Demonstrated proficiency with torque tools and precision measurement equipment, and experience in cleanroom or controlled assembly environments.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical assembly and integration of rocket engines and propulsion subsystems.
Install critical components, including valves, feedlines, injectors, sensors, and avionics interfaces.
Execute precision torqueing, fastening, and sealing operations on flight hardware.
Perform alignment, fit checks, and final configuration before testing or shipment.

As a Propulsion Technician (Engine Final Assembly) at Impulse Space, you will support the build and integration of flight-ready rocket engines. This role sits at the very end of the manufacturing process—where precision, discipline, and accountability matter most.

Perform mechanical assembly and integration of rocket engines and propulsion subsystems
Install critical components including valves, feedlines, injectors, sensors, and avionics interfaces
Execute precision torqueing, fastening, and sealing operations on flight hardware
Perform alignment, fit checks, and final configuration prior to test or shipment

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, propulsion, or precision mechanical assembly
Demonstrated experience working on complex, high-reliability systems (engines, fluid systems, pressure systems, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency with torque tools and precision measurement equipment, cleanroom or controlled assembly environments

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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