Impulse Space
Lead, Spacecraft Mechanisms
$140K–$180K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms; preferred: 2+ years in lead roles on spacecraft mechanism design and development.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Leads spacecraft mechanism design and development, manages a team, and owns mechanism testing, production sustainment, and delivery to flight vehicles.
What you'll do
- Lead engineers developing spacecraft mechanisms and components, including deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems.
- Set the mechanisms product roadmap and develop processes for engineering, testing, and production sustainment.
- Plan and execute test campaigns, provide technical ownership, and work across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver components.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
- Past results developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor.
- Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types.
- Professional experience managing and growing a team.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in lead roles on spacecraft mechanism design and development; experience in a startup or agile development environment.
Pay
$140,000 - $180,000 USD / year (base salary)
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