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Stage Propulsion Engineer (Helios)

Impulse Space

Impulse Space

Posted on Apr 1, 2025
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As the Stage Propulsion Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of 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.

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.
Department
Propulsion Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Redondo Beach
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$110,000 - $170,000 / year
Reporting To
Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis and detailed design to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
  • Perform hardware design from conceptual to detailed design phase on major stage systems and propulsion components
  • Create and execute stage development and qualification test campaigns
  • Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and operations to deliver a reliable and high-performance flight vehicle
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
  • Prior experience working with cryogenic propellants and liquid rocket propulsion development
  • Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials
  • Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
  • Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams
  • Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • Prior experience working in lead roles on ground test or flight propulsion systems
  • Prior experience working with liquid methane systems
  • Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards
  • Experience in a startup or agile development environment
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.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

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