Impulse Space
Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)
$175K–$205K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years; preferred: 10+ years of demonstrated mechanical engineering experience owning complex cross-department systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical 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
Owns mechanical systems engineering for multiple Mira spacecraft missions, from proposal through flight, including design, analysis, build, test, integration, and mission reviews.
What you'll do
- Define mission-specific configurations and design, analyze, build, and test payload accommodations.
- Lead mission design reviews and ensure requirements are tracked, met, and verified.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, mission management, and customers throughout the program lifecycle.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 6+ years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems on spacecraft or similar vehicles.
- Proficiency with CAD software, assembly management, GD&T, and analysis software.
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems, mechanics of materials, and material failure analysis.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Ansys and FEMAP.
Pay
$175,000 - $205,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
CAD software, NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, FEMAP, GD&T
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