Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II
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Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110000 - 160000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space 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.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Responsible Propulsion Engineer for Impulses in-space propulsion system elements including bipropellant thrusters valves and pressure components
- Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
- Create and execute development acceptance and qualification test campaigns
- Perform on-orbit mission support including flight data reviews and anomaly resolution
- Perform mission specific analysis and risk assessments an communicate to program stakeholders
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or science
- 3 years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
- Prior experience working on bipropellant rocket propulsion systems
- 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
- Ability to operate complex test systems including vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers
- Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Masters degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Prior experience working in lead roles on ground test or flight propulsion systems
- Prior experience working with in-space propulsion systems including support of preflight mission analysis and on-orbit mission operations
- Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards
- Familiarity with a fluids analysis tools such as SINDA/FLUINT GFSSP or similar
- Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Requirements:
- Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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