Impulse Space
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)
$135K–$155K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ 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 eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Own the design, analysis, testing, and operation of in-house propulsion systems, including storable liquid bipropellant thrusters, for spacecraft and lander applications.
What you'll do
- Develop bipropellant thrusters and subsystems; conduct analysis and testing, including engine hotfire tests.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable, integrated hardware and resolve technical issues.
- Lead technical projects and/or a small team of engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field.
- Prior bipropellant rocket engine experience, including hardware and combustion-device testing.
- Proficiency in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials; ability to perform system trades and work hands-on with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field.
- Experience with combustion devices, ignition system development, or nitrous oxide as a propellant.
Pay
USD $135,000 - $155,000 / year base salary
Tools
CAD, NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5020
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