Impulse Space · 20 hours ago
Simulation Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expImpulse Space is a company focused on spacecraft manufacturing. The Simulation Engineer will develop and maintain high-fidelity simulations of space vehicle dynamics and collaborate with various teams to support design and mission planning efforts.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop physics-based models of vehicle dynamics, reaction systems, propulsion systems, and other subsystems as needed
Integrate simulation framework into hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to validate simulation models and behaviors against analysis and test data
Support system-level analysis, trade studies, and performance assessments
Contribute to software and tool development to improve simulation workflows
Provide simulation support for verification and validation of flight software
Participate in simulation reviews, test readiness reviews, and mission dress rehearsals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field
4+ years of experience in modeling and simulation of physical systems
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Strong understanding of dynamics, thermodynamics, and/or fluid mechanics
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Experience with LabView
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in a relevant field
Experience with space vehicle dynamics, propulsion, and/or thermal systems modeling
Familiarity with multi-disciplinary simulation tools (e.g., Modelica, Simscape, or Amesim)
Experience with software-in-the-loop (SIL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities
Experience in developing with NI-DAQmx APIs
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 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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