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An Electric Propulsion job involves the design, development, testing, and implementation of propulsion systems that use electrical energy to generate thrust. Engineers in this field work with technologies like ion thrusters and Hall-effect thrusters, primarily for spacecraft applications. Responsibilities may include system integration, performance analysis, and improving efficiency for deep-space missions. These roles typically require expertise in plasma physics, power electronics, and spacecraft engineering.

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Professionals in Electric Propulsion often work on projects involving the design, testing, and integration of electric drive systems for vehicles such as aircraft, spacecraft, ships, or advanced automobiles. Daily responsibilities may include developing powertrain architectures, troubleshooting performance issues, coordinating with mechanical and software engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards. The role frequently involves hands-on testing in laboratory or field environments and may also require documentation, reporting, and interaction with clients or regulatory bodies. This collaborative and cross-functional work environment provides excellent opportunities to learn from experts in related fields and contribute to transformative transportation technologies.

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To thrive in Electric Propulsion, you generally need a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, with experience in power electronics, electric motor design, and control systems. Familiarity with simulation software (such as MATLAB/Simulink), test equipment, CAD tools, and industry certifications like EIT or PE are often required. Problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects. These competencies are crucial to ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative design and operation of electric propulsion systems in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine transport.

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Infographic showing various Electric Propulsion job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,825 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer (Electric Propulsion)

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer (Electric Propulsion)
Department: Electric Propulsion
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year
Description
As a Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer at Impulse, you will design and test custom circuit boards and other avionics devices that power Electra, our electric propulsion system. You will own electrical hardware designs and technical decisions, working directly with software engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will contribute to all aspects of spacecraft electronics development, from sub-system requirements definition through circuit-board design, testing, debugging, integrating onto space vehicles, and operating in space.
Responsibilities
  • Independently develop and own circuit boards for spacecraft electric propulsion systems, with an emphasis on actuator drivers and/or power converters
  • Perform rigorous analyses and simulations of avionics devices and systems including subsystem and circuit-level trade studies, analyses, and simulations to support design decisions
  • Act as the Responsible Engineering authority for your hardware, owning your design from requirements definition through detailed design, board bring-up and debugging in the lab through qualification and flight operations
  • Define hardware interfaces, develop verification approaches, and ensure requirements are verified through analysis and test from system-level specifications
  • Partner with firmware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, propulsion, and test teams
  • Perform development testing of hardware in the lab, from single electrical designs to entire electrical systems
  • Conduct design reviews, technical trade studies, and root-cause investigations
  • Establish and maintain high technical standards and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Improve existing products throughout their lifecycle by troubleshooting issues, performing failure analysis of parts and systems, and implementing improvements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience developing electrical hardware
  • Demonstrate expertise in electronic component selection, analysis, simulation, schematics, and layout
  • Knowledge of analog and power circuit design including analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, op-amps, filtering, power and signal integrity, etc.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex electronics problems at the board level
  • Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Altium Designer
  • Demonstrated experience doing new development and hands-on work for any of the following: power converters, analog and digital electronics, load switches, engine controllers, or any other specialized area relevant to spacecraft or rockets
  • Experience with radiation-tolerant electrical design including component selection, derating, SEE mitigation, and fault-tolerant architecture
  • Experience in a startup or agile development environment
  • Experience with Spice and/or SIMPLIS simulation engines

Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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