Impulse Space
Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft Avionics
$140K–$205K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years required; preferred: 10+ years in spacecraft avionics manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; M.S. preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Oversees cross-functional production planning and delivery of avionics hardware for Impulse Space’s Mira and Helios vehicles.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain manufacturing project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate engineering, production, supply chain, quality, test, and program teams to deliver hardware on schedule.
- Track project status, lead reviews, and communicate risks and mitigation strategies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of development or manufacturing experience with electronic or optical hardware, including build and test.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams on technically complex projects.
- Strong project management skills.
Nice to have
- M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of spacecraft avionics manufacturing experience; experience setting up and scaling manufacturing lines, including avionics build and test.
Pay
$140,000 - $205,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
avionics, flight hardware, ground support equipment (GSE)
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