Manager, Avionics Mechanical Engineer

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

4d•$140,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead our team of mechanical engineers and own development of avionics mechanical hardware across multiple spacecraft platforms and vehicle configurations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of mechanical development for electronics packaging, RF hardware, and optical systems operating in demanding space environments. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with organizational leadership, and can drive architecture decisions, qualification strategy, and interdisciplinary coordination in a fast-paced startup environment. You will work directly with electrical engineering, vehicle engineering, propulsion, manufacturing, mission managers, and customers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of spacecraft electronics development, from architecting new systems to building and operating them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
7+ years professional experience developing avionics, RF, optical, or spacecraft hardware for aerospace applications
Strong background in electronics packaging and mechanical integration for high-reliability environments
Experience owning hardware through full development lifecycle, including qualification and flight integration
Strong understanding of structural and thermal design considerations for aerospace electronics and precision hardware
Experience with environmental qualification and acceptance testing for aerospace systems
Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts across multiple disciplines
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent hardware efforts and competing priorities
Strong communication, mentorship, and technical leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Experience with NX, Teamcenter, and/or ANSYS
Self-motivated with proven ability to lead a technical team and resolve critical issues
Experience developing new avionics hardware relevant to spacecraft or rockets and owning project schedules
Experience making architecture and technical risk decisions in fast-paced development environments
Experience scaling engineering processes and organizational maturity within a growing company

Responsibilities

Manage a team of mechanical engineers responsible for the for avionics hardware across multiple spacecraft programs and vehicle variants
Establish and standardize engineering reviews, design processes, documentation practices, and execution workflows
Lead mechanical and system trades involving mass, stiffness, thermal performance, manufacturability, maintainability, and qualification risk
Serve as the primary mechanical engineering authority within a highly interdisciplinary development environment acting as the technical backstop for your team when needed
Work closely with electrical engineering, RF engineering, optics, manufacturing, integration and test, vehicle engineering, GNC, thermal analysts, dynamics analysts, and harness design teams
Own mechanical qualification and acceptance strategies for avionics hardware
Oversee BOM structures, product configurations, and hardware release workflows
Create top level schedules, including product roadmaps, and staffing across multiple programs
Drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable