Impulse Space
Mechanical Engineer II
$110K–$140K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design. Preferred: 1+ years with space-flown hardware; 3+ years in GD&T and FEA.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; a master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, builds, tests, and integrates structures and mechanisms for advanced propulsion spacecraft, with end-to-end ownership of assigned hardware.
What you'll do
- Own hardware development from concept through launch and orbital maneuvers, including roadmaps and coordination with stakeholders.
- Develop structural designs, perform and document analysis, and produce manufacturing drawings and specifications.
- Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and structural qualification and acceptance testing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design.
- Proficiency in CAD software and ability to learn new tools; ability to model complex shapes, including lofting and surfacing.
- Demonstrated ability in hardware conceptual design, fabrication, and testing, and experience collaborating across teams.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Experience with space-flown hardware, GD&T, or FEA; basic structural and thermal analysis capability.
Pay
$110,000 - $140,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD, finite element analysis, kinematic analysis, GD&T, FEA
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