Propulsion Development Engineer

Impulse Space

$95K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 2+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion
  • Proficient in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
  • Experience with system trades including thermal-fluids analysis
  • Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
  • Ability to take project ownership and work in small teams

Responsibilities

  • Own propulsion component and subsystem development
  • Conduct analysis and testing for performance verification
  • Prepare, plan and execute various tests including hotfire and valve testing
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions
  • Lead technical projects and manage spaceflight hardware

Benefits

  • Stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible schedule with travel opportunities
Full Job Description
Propulsion Development Engineer

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $95,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

As a Propulsion Development Engineer at Impulse, 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. Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for development engineers who can contribute to key hardware development projects.

Responsibilities
  • Own all aspects of propulsion component and/or subsystem development
  • Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
  • Prepare, plan and execute tests that may range from engine hotfire to valve functional testing.
  • 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
  • Lead technical projects and own spaceflight hardware


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience working in fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Prior experience working on hardware development projects with cost and schedule constraints.
  • Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


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 equity. In 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.

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