Impulse Space
Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve)
$100K–$155K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in solenoid valve or electromagnetic 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 to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Owns spacecraft solenoid valve design from concept through product realization, including analysis, hardware development, procurement, and test support.
What you'll do
- Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings; perform fluid, thermal, structural, and magnetic analyses 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 solenoid valve or electromagnetic component design.
- Hands-on experience with fluid and mechanical systems; proficiency in CAD software.
- Ability to perform structural, magnetic, and thermal analysis, and demonstrated hardware requirements definition, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and operating high-reliability, high-performance hardware or on-orbit propulsion solenoid valves.
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
Pay
$100,000 - $155,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD
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