Impulse Space
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Engine)
$135K–$185K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; an advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Owns in-house development, testing, performance analysis, and flight readiness for the Deneb liquid rocket engine.
What you'll do
- Own engine hardware through development testing, including test planning, stand integration, instrumentation, and data processing.
- Analyze system performance, lead data reviews and anomaly investigations, and drive corrective actions.
- Develop stage engine operating concepts and own engine flight readiness and operations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- 4+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
- Prior experience with liquid rocket propulsion systems, including hardware and flow-control system testing.
- Proficiency in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials; hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field.
- Technical project leadership in propulsion development programs.
Pay
$135,000 - $185,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
ROCETS
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