Impulse Space
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Kick Stage)
$140K–$180K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years required; 7+ years preferred for highly performant structures with space-flown hardware.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Own the design, analysis, build, testing, documentation, and integration of flight structures for Impulse Space vehicles.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, build, test, and document structural hardware, including primary structures, tank internals, payload fittings, and integration hardware.
- Guide system definition, layout, requirements, and verification; support first-article production and development and qualification testing.
- Establish load cases and environments and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver integrated vehicle systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience designing and analyzing structural aerospace hardware.
- Strong knowledge of structural sizing and model-validation hand calculations, mechanics of materials, failure modes, and analysis methods.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, forming, and joining; proficiency with CAD software and assembly management.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with space-flown structures, aerospace aluminum welding, composites, payload accommodations, structural testing, launch vehicle development, or NX, Teamcenter, Ansys and FEMAP.
Pay
USD $140,000 - $180,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, FEMAP
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