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Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 195000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (12 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for design engineers who will contribute to critical development projects. As a Sr. Fluid Systems Engineer you will be part of the Propulsion Engineering organization and own all aspects of propulsion system layout of a high-performance spacecraft from concept to product realization while working with a fast-paced agile team.
Responsibilities
- Layout complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems
- Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
- Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
- Perform fluid thermal and structural analysis as required
- Work with internal and external sources to procure materials fabricate parts and complete assemblies
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
- 5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in designing complex high-pressure high-performance fluid and mechanical systems
- 5 years of hands-on experience working with fluid electrical and mechanical systems
- Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Demonstrated ability in requirements definition conceptual design procurement fabrication assembly and testing of hardware
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in designing and delivering flight propulsion components for high-pressure and high-performance applications
- Experience with in-space propulsion components
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Requirement
- 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.
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
