Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (Engine)

Impulse is looking for an experienced design engineer who will contribute to the critical development of Deneb, a ~15,000 lb thrust, ox-rich combustion engine, that will fly on Helios, a high-energy kick stage designed to deliver satellites & payloads to high-energy orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. As aSr.

Propulsion Design Engineer, you will own all aspects of the propulsion system and components of Deneb, from concept to product realization, while working with a fast-paced, agile team. ## Responsibilities - Own all aspects of engine design from concept to product realization - Design propulsion engine components and layout - Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings - Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required - Work with internal and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies - Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field - 4+ years of experience with flight propulsion components including high-pressure, and high-performance applications - 4+ years of hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems - Proficiency in creating engineering drawings and 3D CAD models with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) - Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware ## Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience designing and delivering high reliability, high performance hardware - Experience designing and manufacturing additive hardware - Experience with in-space propulsion components - Experience with Siemens NX - Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams - 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.

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.