Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Combustion Devices)

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

 As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer of Combustion Devices at Impulse, you will own all aspects of in-house combustion devices 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 combustion devices development, including igniters, preburners, main injectors, or thrust chambers
• Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that combustion devices achieve performance and reliability targets
• Prepare, plan and execute combustion tests including engine hotfire 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

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
• Prior experience developing bipropellant rocket injectors or thruster chambers
• Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection
• Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, and/or electrical ignition systems
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Prior experience working in lead roles on propulsion development programs
• Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
• Proficiency in basic operating principles of injector design including high-pressure and oxidizer-rich combustion devices
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

 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.


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.