Impulse Space
Propulsion Development Engineer
$95K–$135K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- 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
Own the design, analysis, development, testing, and operation of in-house liquid propulsion components and subsystems for spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Develop propulsion components and subsystems, and lead technical projects involving spaceflight hardware.
- Plan and conduct analysis and tests, including engine hotfire and valve functional testing, to verify hardware performance.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to resolve technical issues and deliver reliable integrated systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
- Proficiency in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials; ability to perform system trades including thermal-fluids analyses and materials selection.
- Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems; demonstrated project ownership and ability to work collaboratively with small teams.
Nice to have
- Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Hardware development project experience under cost and schedule constraints; proficiency in CAD software.
Pay
$95,000 - $135,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD
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