Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids)

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

62d•$135,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids) at Impulse, you will own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation and operation while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. Building off our successful Mira spacecraft program, Impulse is developing new propulsion systems for on-orbit applications as well as Lander applications. Impulse is looking for development engineers who can contribute to these key hardware development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
Prior experience working liquid rocket propulsion systems, including hardware and test experience with flow control systems.
Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection
Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field.
Experience working in fast-paced, startup environment
Demonstrated technical project leadership over propulsion development programs
Prior experience with propulsion system architecture and layout for low mass fraction vehicle designs
Prior experience with nitrous oxide as a propellant
Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
Cross disciplinary fluid analysis experience (e.g. hand calc, fluid network modeling).
Familiarity with aerospace structural analysis standards pertinent to liquid rocket engine development (e.g. NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5020)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of a storable, liquid propellant system development
Architect and layout fluids systems on a high delta-V, storable propellant propulsion system
Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
Prepare, plan and execute tests including propellant and pressurization system testing
Work with wide-ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and operations to deliver a reliable, high-performance and highly integrated system
Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions
Lead technical projects and/or a small team of engineers