Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Propulsion Development Engineer

PropulsionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$95k - $135k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials.
Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection.
Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work collaboratively with small teams.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of propulsion component and/or subsystem development.
Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that hardware performance and function meet intent.
Prepare, plan, and execute tests ranging from engine hotfire to valve functional testing.
Work with teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver a reliable, high-performance, highly integrated system.
Resolve technical issues with innovative, resourceful solutions.
Lead technical projects and own spaceflight hardware.

As a Propulsion Development Engineer at Impulse, you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for development engineers who can contribute to key hardware development projects.

Own all aspects of propulsion component and/or subsystem development
Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
Prepare, plan and execute tests that may range from engine hotfire to valve functional testing.
Work with wide-ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and operations to deliver a reliable, high-performance and highly integrated system
Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions
Lead technical projects and own spaceflight hardware

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
2+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection
Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

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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