Impulse Space · 3 hours ago
Spacecraft Integration Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
4+ years expImpulse Space is building an exceptional team, and they are seeking a Spacecraft Integration Engineer to own all aspects of the spacecraft build from vehicle assembly through checkouts and launch site integration. This role offers a growth opportunity for high performers and involves executing system-level testing and managing multidisciplinary schedules.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
7+ years of experience working integration/design/build an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process
Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting
Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of hazardous processing equipment
Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
Experience drafting and updating piping and instrumentations schematics
Experience using SQL or other similar data base systems
Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs)
Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
General hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, pumps/valves, rocketry, etc
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-25
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