Impulse Space
Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Cryogenics & Industrial Gases)
$140K–$180K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on cryogenic fluid systems experience is preferred; experience designing, operating, or maintaining industrial gas or cryogenic fluid systems is required, with no years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 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
Owns the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of industrial gas and cryogenic fluid infrastructure supporting spacecraft manufacturing, testing, and launch operations.
What you'll do
- Design, install, commission, operate, and maintain cryogenic tank farms, gas distribution, pressure control, and instrumentation systems.
- Develop system specifications, P&IDs, operating procedures, maintenance plans, and engineering documentation; troubleshoot system issues.
- Lead commissioning, upgrades, and expansion projects, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience designing, operating, or maintaining industrial gas or cryogenic fluid systems.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and process engineering fundamentals.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with cryogenic fluid systems in an industrial or aerospace environment.
- Experience with cryogenic fluids, high-pressure systems, P&IDs, PLCs, process controls, CAD, or applicable codes and standards.
Pay
$140,000 - $180,000 USD / year (base salary)
Tools
P&IDs, PLCs, Siemens NX, ASME, NFPA, CGA, OSHA
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