Senior Facilities Infrastructure Engineer (Mojave)

Impulse Space • Mojave, CA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Facilities Infrastructure Engineer (Mojave) at Impulse Space, you will lead the build-out and activation of a new site in the Mojave Desert. This role is hands-on and execution-focused: you’ll take a facility from bare ground → operational aerospace site, working across construction, infrastructure, and utilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Construction Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Construction, Project Management or equivalent
• Demonstrated understanding of Civil, Structural, MEP systems and new greenfield site developments
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and driving construction execution on-site

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with Aerospace, Test Stands, Launch Infrastructure, or similar systems
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary scopes within A/E and 3rd party engineering design firms
• Experience working with codes and jurisdictions and building strong relationships with external partners and AHJs
• Ability to interact with leaders and executives on project status and need
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, but not required
• Background working in remote or logistically complex locations
• Familiarity with high-risk systems (pressurized systems, fuels, high voltage)
• Ability to balance speed with safety in a fast-moving environment

Responsibilities

• Manage major capital projects and infrastructure improvements at the Mojave Test Facility, including MEP systems, utilities, structural upgrades, and facilities for specialized aerospace test infrastructure
• Coordinate with architects, MEP, civil and structural engineers, and contractors to translate design into reality
• Manage construction schedules, sequencing, and on-site activity, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Oversee contractors and infrastructure work on-site
• Serve as the primary liaison for the local AHJ authorities, landlord, and construction agencies, ensuring alignment with zoning, permitting, and environmental standards
• Interact with leaders and executives to deliver project updates and statuses
• Own construction budgets and bidding for large CAPEX projects
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across projects and on all phases of construction

Benefits

• long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• medical coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior