Impulse Space
Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)
$140K–$195K
Redondo Beach, California · 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 and qualifies propulsion valves and fluid components, from initial concepts through manufacturing, assembly, testing, and product realization.
What you'll do
- Design propulsion valves and fluid components for cryogenic, high-pressure, and high-temperature systems; create CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis; develop assembly procedures and work with technicians to refine them.
- 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 ability across hardware requirements definition, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and operating high-reliability, high-performance hardware, or low-leakage, on-orbit propulsion components.
- Startup or agile development experience; strong project management and cross-disciplinary technical communication skills.
Pay
$140,000 - $195,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD
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