Impulse Space

Overview

As a Spacecraft Integration Engineer at Impulse, you will own all aspects of the spacecraft build from vehicle assembly through checkouts and launch site integration. This position is a growth opportunity open to high performers of any experience level above the basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft build from assembly start through integration onto the launch vehicle.
• Execute critical system-level testing, working directly with subsystem level owners.
• Plan, support and drive system integration and activation alongside skilled technician teams.
• Build, organize and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the spacecraft on time.
• Provide innovative solutions to problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy.
• Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with numerous teams across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test, and manufacturing.
• Identify, track, and communicate build issues and work across the organization to drive resolutions.
• Provide feedback to design teams to improve processing of the spacecraft through the entire lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience integrating, designing, and/or building an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process.
• 2+ years' of demonstrated experience with pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic functional test stands and testing.
• 7+ years of experience working integration/design/build an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process (preferred).
• Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting (preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of hazardous processing equipment (preferred).
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software (preferred).
• Experience drafting and updating piping and instrumentations schematics (preferred).
• Experience using SQL or other similar database systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs) (preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences (preferred).
• General hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, pumps/valves, rocketry, etc. (preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere (preferred).

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.
• 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.