Impulse Space

Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for the Vehicle Engineering Team, you will be responsible for the design, build, test/analysis, and integration of hardware for advanced propulsion space vehicles, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of hardware development and execution, from concept through launch and orbital maneuvers.
• Formulate the comprehensive cradle to grave Road Map for your hardware.
• Establish driving loads and develop efficient structural design using first principles.
• Perform and document analysis to support design intent including hand calculations, finite element analysis, and kinematic analysis.
• Identify, specify, and source commercial components to support design intent.
• Incorporate manufacturing trades into conceptual design to explore different construction methods.
• Proactively guide all aspects of your hardware’s maturity and manage stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively to ensure adjacent designs support your hardware assumptions.
• Produce engineering drawings with required specifications for manufacturing.
• Generate Test Plans and provide support for structural qualification and acceptance testing.
• Work with internal manufacturing team and external sources to procure materials and fabricate parts.
• Update designs and documentation to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in mechanical design.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software.
• Ability to model complex shapes including lofting and surfacing.
• Experience in conceptual design, fabrication, and testing of hardware.
• Experience working collaboratively across different teams.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and resolve concerns.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Location: Redondo Beach
• Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
• Position requires applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible for an export license.