Lead Vehicle Engineer, Components

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

9d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

As the Lead for Spacecraft Components, you will own all aspects of spacecraft component design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement while working with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft components as a technical individual contributor
Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft component types
5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft components
Professional experience managing and growing a team

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
2+ years of demonstrated experience working in lead roles on spacecraft component design and development
Ownership of the technical development of a spacecraft component through the entirety of its design cycle: conceptualization, system level trades, design, analysis, test, build, integration, and flight operations
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Responsibilities

Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, COPVs, solar modules, and separation systems
Determine product roadmap of spacecraft components by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development
Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline component development, test, and sustainment through production ramp
Create and execute spacecraft component test campaigns
Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles
Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a components