Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer IIDepartment: Propulsion
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $110,000 - $160,000 / year
DescriptionAs a
Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space, 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.
Responsibilities- Serve as a Responsible Propulsion Engineer for Impulse's in-space propulsion system elements including bipropellant thrusters, valves, and pressure components
- Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
- Create and execute development, acceptance and qualification test campaigns
- Perform on-orbit mission support including flight data reviews and anomaly resolution
- Perform mission specific analysis and risk assessments an communicate to program stakeholders
- 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
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
- Prior experience working on bipropellant rocket propulsion 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
- Ability to operate complex test systems including vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers
- Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams
Preferred Skills and Experience- Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Prior experience working in lead roles on ground test or flight propulsion systems
- Prior experience working with in-space propulsion systems including support of preflight mission analysis and on-orbit mission operations
- Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards
- Familiarity with a fluids analysis tools such as SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP or similar
- Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
- 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 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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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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