Impulse Space
Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)
$135K–$165K
Boulder, Colorado · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in valve or component design.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from the applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Designs propulsion valves and fluid components for spacecraft, taking them from concept through qualification and product realization.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion valves and fluid components and create CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analyses; develop assembly procedures with technicians.
- Define and support component development and qualification testing, and resolve technical issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in valve or component design.
- Strong understanding of component design, including materials selection, compatibility, seals, wear, and force/torque margin determination.
- Hands-on experience with fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems; CAD proficiency; and demonstrated hardware development experience spanning requirements, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience with high-reliability, high-performance hardware or low-leakage, on-orbit propulsion components.
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment; strong project management and cross-disciplinary communication skills.
Pay
$135,000 - $165,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD
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