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Impulse Space is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II to own all aspects of in-house propulsion system design, analysis, implementation, and operation. You will work with a fast-paced, agile team producing high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as Responsible Propulsion Engineer for in-space propulsion system elements including bipropellant thrusters, valves, and pressure components
- Conduct analysis and testing to ensure hardware performance and function meet design intent
- Create and execute development, acceptance, and qualification test campaigns
- Perform on-orbit mission support including flight data reviews and anomaly resolution
- Perform mission-specific analysis and risk assessments, communicating findings to program stakeholders
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable, high-performance, integrated systems
- Resolve technical issues with innovative, resourceful solutions
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in aerospace propulsion
- Prior experience working on bipropellant rocket propulsion systems
- Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials
- Ability to perform system trades ranging from thermal-fluids analyses to materials selection
- Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
- Ability to operate complex test systems including vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers
- Demonstrated ability to take project ownership and work collaboratively with small teams
