Impulse Space
Propulsion Component Engineer
$100K–$155K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in valve or component design.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Own spacecraft propulsion component design from concept through product realization, including analysis, fabrication, assembly, and test support.
What you'll do
- Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as needed.
- Coordinate procurement, fabrication, and assembly with internal teams and external sources.
- Support test operations and resolve technical issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
- 3+ years of experience in valve or component design.
- Hands-on experience with fluid and mechanical systems; proficiency in CAD software.
- Ability to perform structural and thermal analysis and experience taking hardware through requirements definition, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and operating high-reliability, high-performance hardware.
- Experience with on-orbit propulsion components or in a startup or agile development environment.
Pay
$100,000 - $155,000 USD / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD
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