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Senior Mission Manager

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$165K - $205K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

At Impulse, you will direct complex, multi-mission portfolios from contract kickoff through delivery. Acting as the senior technical authority for customer interfaces, you will align cross-functional ...

Test Supervisor

Redondo Beach, CA

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description As a Test Supervisor at Impulse Space , you will support a wide range of spacecraft component testing while developing and maintaining state-of-the-art test equipment. You will work ...

Senior GNC Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle GNC in all phases of ...

Principal GNC Engineer

Boulder, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As a Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle guidance and control in all phases of ...

Welding Engineer (New Grad)

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Helios is Impulse's new vehicle, a 3rd stage/kick stage. Launching in 2026, it is designed to take satellites & payloads to GEO for 1/3rd of today's current cost. Deneb is Impulse's 15k lb thrust lox ...

Senior GNC Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Generate GNC verification data for Impulse's suite of missions * Participate in GNC software development, both flight code and simulation * For Senior and higher, mentor other engineers and define ...

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Propulsion Test Team at Impulse Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world class test stands to support the development and production of engines and propulsion components ...

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for liquid rocket propulsion test operations while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high ...

Flight Software Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA

$130K - $280K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles. You will work closely with ...

Principal GNC Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description As a Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle guidance and control in ...

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description As a Propulsion Test Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for liquid rocket propulsion test operations while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high ...

Senior Mission Design Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA

$120K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Description As a Senior Mission Design Engineer at Impulse Space, you will lead the design and optimization of in-space servicing missions that meet -- and exceed -- customer requirements. You'll sit ...

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Senior Mission Manager

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

$165K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Senior Mission Manager
Department: Mission Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $165,000 - $205,000 / year
Description
As a Sr. Mission Manager at Impulse, you will be directly responsible for driving customer missions to successful outcomes. At Impulse, you will direct complex, multi-mission portfolios from contract kickoff through delivery. Acting as the senior technical authority for customer interfaces, you will align cross-functional business development, engineering, and mission operations teams to execute programs across the commercial, civil space, and national security lines of business.
Responsibilities
  • Own the complete technical execution and integration lifecycle for large-scale, high-visibility customer programs from kickoff through delivery
  • Drive high-stakes technical negotiations and interface directly with launch service providers, partners, and executive stakeholders
  • Translate complex customer requirements and non-standard architecture trades into robust, executable Statements of Work (SOWs) alongside business development, mission design, and proposal management
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison for customer-led mission assurance reviews, independent readiness reviews, and launch site/operations integration
  • Rapidly isolate and resolve critical technical anomalies and programmatic roadblocks across active programs
  • Build scalable departmental frameworks, technical documentation standards, and cross-training initiatives to eliminate single points of failure
  • Occasionally travel to support key customer meetings or hardware integration events (less than 20% travel)

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • 8+ years of experience as a mission manager or program manager in the space industry
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex spacecraft or launch vehicle programs
  • Deep understanding of primary aerospace technical disciplines, with the ability to lead discussions and customer interactions
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating across internal regulatory and compliance teams to manage customer requirements and external agency interfaces
  • Proficiency with planning and managing complex schedules

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Active security clearance or willingness to obtain
  • Experience in a customer-facing role within a fast-paced startup environment
  • Experience participating in or leading formal program milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, FRR)
  • Familiarity with spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T)
  • Familiarity with launch operations and/or spacecraft operations
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to hold strategic internal influence and handle difficult customer or technical requirements effectively

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.