Senior Propulsion Engineer
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Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 140000 - 195000
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of 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
- Own propulsion systems across the full product lifecycle propellant pressurization engine feed pneumatic ignition and attitude control systems
- Design and maintain propulsion system schematics including analysis and hardware selection performing trade studies to ensure performance and reliability
- Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings for fluid and mechanical systems Partner cross-functionally with structures avionics software production and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance
- Plan and execute component- and system-level test campaigns including procedure development operations support data review and anomaly resolution
- Partner cross-functionally with structures avionics software production and test to ensure successful hardware integration and performance
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of demonstrated hands-on engineering experience; either through university or personal projects internships or professional exposure
- Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new software tools
- Experience with python or other programming languages
- Fundamental understanding of fluids thermodynamics and mechanics
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-reliability high-performance hardware
- Proficiency in Siemens NX
- Experience with GFSSP or other fluid network simulation tools
- Experience working with control systems or interfacing with GNC algorithms
- Experience in component selection sensor integration and system-level trade studies
- Experience in test and operations
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
