Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids)

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

137d • $135,000 - $185,000

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

Benefits

• Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees