Propulsion Technician (Engine Final Assembly)

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Propulsion Technician (Engine Final Assembly) at Impulse Space, you will support the build and integration of flight-ready rocket engines. This role sits at the very end of the manufacturing process—where precision, discipline, and accountability matter most.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, propulsion, or precision mechanical assembly
Demonstrated experience working on complex, high-reliability systems (engines, fluid systems, pressure systems, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency with torque tools and precision measurement equipment, cleanroom or controlled assembly environments

Nice To Haves

5+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience working on rocket engines or spacecraft propulsion systems
Experience supporting engine test operations
Experience working with cryogenic or high-pressure systems & hazardous operrations (fuels, gass or high energy systems)
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical assembly and integration of rocket engines and propulsion subsystems
Install critical components including valves, feedlines, injectors, sensors, and avionics interfaces
Execute precision torqueing, fastening, and sealing operations on flight hardware
Perform alignment, fit checks, and final configuration prior to test or shipment