Impulse Space
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (Engine)
$140K–$195K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in flight propulsion components and 4+ years of hands-on fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems experience.
- 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 applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Own the design and development of Deneb’s propulsion engine and components from concept through product realization.
What you'll do
- Design engine components and layouts; create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analyses as needed.
- Coordinate procurement, fabrication, assembly, and resolution of technical issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience with flight propulsion components, including high-pressure and high-performance applications.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), plus demonstrated hardware development experience spanning requirements definition, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and delivering high-reliability, high-performance hardware; additive hardware; or in-space propulsion components.
- Experience with Siemens NX; project management and cross-disciplinary communication skills; or experience in a startup or agile development environment.
Pay
$140,000 - $195,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
GD&T, ASME Y14.5, Siemens NX
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