Senior Propulsion Design Engineer Redondo Beach Department Propulsion Engineering Employment Type

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

As a Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of propulsion component design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion system valves and actuators
• Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
• Layout complex and highly integrated fluid and mechanical systems
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
• Work with the team and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 6+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including cryogenic, high-pressure, and high performance applications
• 6+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new software tools
• Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience designing and delivering high reliability, high performance hardware
• 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