Impulse Space
Senior Manager, Propulsion Systems
$175K–$200K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in aerospace propulsion; preferred experience includes 6+ years in lead roles on ground test or flight propulsion systems and 8+ years with liquid methane systems and/or long-life, on-orbit systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field; preferred Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
- 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 propulsion system design, development, testing, and operation across spacecraft programs, while leading a team and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
What you'll do
- Lead development and technical ownership of propulsion, fluid, and control systems across multiple programs.
- Define future spacecraft and lander systems, lead design reviews and trades, and create and execute propulsion test campaigns.
- Manage and develop an engineering team and collaborate across functions to deliver reliable flight vehicles.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
- Prior experience with cryogenic propellants and liquid rocket propulsion development.
- Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems; familiarity with NASA and DoD spaceflight propulsion standards.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
- 6+ years in lead roles on ground test or flight propulsion systems; 8+ years with liquid methane systems and/or long-life on-orbit systems; or startup/agile development experience.
Pay
$175,000 - $200,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
cryogenic propellants, liquid rocket propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, materials, NASA and DoD standards
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