Department: Propulsion Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Reporting To: Kevin Miller
Compensation: $90,000 - $170,000 / year
Description
As a
Propulsion Development Engineer you will work on all aspects of propulsion component and system development while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high performance in-space propulsion system from a clean sheet design.
Responsibilities
- Own all aspects of propulsion component and/or system development
- Work with the design and manufacturing teams to produce hardware
- Ensure that the performance and function of the hardware meets intent
- Test preparation, planning and execution
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and scrappy solutions
- Deliver qualified hardware to the point of spacecraft integration
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field
- Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
- Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Experience with CAD to design hardware
- Demonstrated ability in conceptual design, fabrication and testing of hardware
- Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis on laboratory and/or practical applications
- Familiarity with analysis programming such as MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.
- Prior experience in liquid rocket propulsion development and/or testing
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Additional Requirements:
- Flexible schedule and willing to travel to remote site for testing 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.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.