Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids)Department: Propulsion
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $135,000 - $185,000 / year
DescriptionAs a
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids) 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. Building off our successful Mira spacecraft program, Impulse is developing new propulsion systems for on-orbit applications as well as Lander applications. Impulse is looking for development engineers who can contribute to these key hardware development projects.
Responsibilities- Own all aspects of a storable, liquid propellant system development
- Architect and layout fluids systems on a high delta-V, storable propellant propulsion system
- Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
- Prepare, plan and execute tests including propellant and pressurization system 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/or a small team of engineers
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
- Prior experience working liquid rocket propulsion systems, including hardware and test experience with flow control systems.
- 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- Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field.
- Experience working in fast-paced, startup environment
- Demonstrated technical project leadership over propulsion development programs
- Prior experience with propulsion system architecture and layout for low mass fraction vehicle designs
- Prior experience with nitrous oxide as a propellant
- Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
- Cross disciplinary fluid analysis experience (e.g. hand calc, fluid network modeling).
- Familiarity with aerospace structural analysis standards pertinent to liquid rocket engine development (e.g. NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5020)
- 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.
