Impulse Space
Senior Spacecraft Design Engineer
$140K–$195K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in each of the two hands-on experience areas specified; preferred flight propulsion experience also states 5+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Own the layout and development of spacecraft propulsion fluid and mechanical systems, from concept through fabrication, assembly, and testing.
What you'll do
- Design integrated fluid and mechanical systems and components; create CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis and resolve technical issues.
- Coordinate procurement, fabrication, and assembly with internal and external sources.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing complex, high-pressure, high-performance fluid and mechanical systems.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in engineering drawings, 3D CAD, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5); demonstrated hardware development experience spanning requirements definition through testing.
Nice to have
- 5+ years designing and delivering flight propulsion components; experience with in-space propulsion components.
- Experience with Siemens NX, project management, cross-disciplinary communication, or startup/agile development.
Pay
$140,000 - $195,000 / year (USD, base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, Siemens NX
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