Impulse Space · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer (COPVs)
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expImpulse Space is an in-space transportation company focused on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit with its fleet of vehicles. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, build, test, and integration of flight composite overwrapped pressure vessels, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the development process.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, build, test, and document both innovative COPVs and COPV mounting structures
Formulate the comprehensive cradle to grave Road Map for your hardware
Automate COPV development and processes to streamline design, analysis, and documentation
Work with and strengthen relationships with key suppliers who support COPV processes, components, and materials
Size COPVs for future vehicles understanding system requirements and trade space
Support first article build through the ramp to production in collaboration with the manufacturing team, rolling in DFM and reliability improvements
Support development and qualification test campaigns in collaboration with the test team, creating test plans to gather key learnings and demonstrate flightworthiness
Establish driving load cases and environments in collaboration with the loads/dynamics and thermal teams
Collaborate effectively and frequently with manufacturing working on the shop floor to understand fabrication processes, incorporate feedback, and address needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
2+ years' experience working with composite materials
2+ years demonstrated experience designing and analyzing structural hardware
Passion for working with composites, COPVs, and high-pressure systems
Hands on experience fabricating composite parts either at university or in industry
Strong knowledge of hand calculations for structural sizing and model validation
Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material failure modes, and associated analysis methods
Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes across both metallics and composites such as machining, forming, lamination, and winding
Proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new tools
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across different teams
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
4+ years of demonstrated experience designing and analyzing highly performant structures with space-flown hardware
Experience developing COPVs shown to be used in ground or space applications
Experience with structural testing, validation, and correlation methods
Experience working on a spacecraft or launch vehicle development effort
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Abaqus, and Woundsim
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
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
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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