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Senior Integration Engineer (Kick-Stage)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 175000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
As a Senior Integration Engineer (Helios) at Impulse you will own all aspects of the transition of Helios from a primary structure weldment to a vehicle that is ready to launch. You will work in a fast-paced environment coordinating between structures propulsion avionics software firmware and test engineers to execute critical vehicle system level tests.
Responsibilities
- Own vehicle build from assembly start through integration onto the launch vehicle
- Support integration of propulsion components tubes avionics components payloads sensors cables and harnessing
- Develop execute and document critical system-level testing working directly with subsystem level owners
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews anomaly resolution and configuration control
- Plan support and drive system integration and activation alongside skilled technician teams
- Build organize and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the spacecraft on time
- Provide innovative solutions to problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy
- Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with numerous teams across propulsion avionics structures software test and manufacturing
- Identify track and communicate build issues and work across the organization to drive resolutions
- Provide feedback to design teams to improve processing of the spacecraft through the entire lifecycle
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering chemical engineering materials engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5 years of experience integrating designing and/or building an aerospace industrial chemical or material manufacturing process
- 2 years of demonstrated experience with pneumatic electrical and/or hydraulic functional test stands and testing
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 7 years of experience working integration/design/build an aerospace industrial chemical or material manufacturing process
- Experience with mechanical and propulsion integration of spacecraft (mechanical assembly torquing bonding pressure testing hazardous operations testing etc)
- Experience using Siemens NX SOLIDWORKS or similar CAD software
- Experience reading interpreting drafting and updating piping and instrumentations schematics
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and interface control documents (ICDs)
- Excellent written and oral communication especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- General hands-on mechanical experience: welding automotive pumps/valves rocketry etc.
- Ability to work in a fast paced autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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
