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True Anomaly

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K - $210K/yr

YOUR MISSION As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible ... Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment. * Familiarity with ...

Apex

Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$142K - $192K/yr

You will also be the first chemical propulsion engineer at Apex Space, and will help build our ... We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in ...

True Anomaly

Staff Propulsion Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$155K - $260K/yr

YOUR MISSION As a Staff Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible ... Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment. * Familiarity with ...

Hermeus

Lead Propulsion Component Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$138K - $187K/yr

As a Lead Propulsion Component Engineer you will own the development of flight-critical propulsion ... Experience with rapid development environments (startup or flight hardware programs) * Proficiency ...

Hermeus

Lead Propulsion Component Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$138K - $187K/yr

As a Lead Propulsion Component Engineer you will own the development of flight-critical propulsion ... Experience with rapid development environments (startup or flight hardware programs) * Proficiency ...

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Propulsion Development Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

Impulse Space
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Impulse Spaceexternal

$95K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Propulsion Development Engineer
Department: Propulsion
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $95,000 - $135,000 / year
Description
As a Propulsion Development Engineer 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. Impulse is developing a variety of liquid propulsion systems and looking for development engineers who can contribute to key hardware development projects.
Responsibilities
  • Own all aspects of propulsion component and/or subsystem development
  • Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
  • Prepare, plan and execute tests that may range from engine hotfire to valve functional 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 own spaceflight hardware

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
  • 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

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience working in fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Prior experience working on hardware development projects with cost and schedule constraints.
  • Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements:
  • Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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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