Senior Propulsion Design Engineer Redondo Department Propulsion Engineering Type

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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.

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.