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Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100000 - 155000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
As a Propulsion Component Engineer you will own all aspects of spacecraft solenoid valve design from concept to product realization while working closely with a fast-paced agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.
Responsibilities
- Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
- Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
- Perform fluid thermal structural and magnetic analysis as required
- Work with the team and external sources to procure materials fabricate parts and complete assemblies
- Provide technical support for test operations
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or science
- 3 years of experience in solenoid valve or electromagnetic component design
- Hands-on experience working with fluid and mechanical systems
- Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
- Capable of performing structural magnetic and thermal analysis in support of design
- Demonstrated ability in requirements definition conceptual design procurement fabrication assembly and testing of hardware
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience designing and operating high reliability high performance hardware
- Experience with on-orbit propulsion solenoid valves
- 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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