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Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $135,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Propulsion Structures Design Engineer
Boeing —North Charleston, SC
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- System design
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)
Impulse Space —Redondo Beach, CA
- $135,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fluid Systems & Propulsion Engineer I – Early Career (2026 Starts)
Blue Origin —Seattle, WA
- $81,313.00 - $113,837.85 a year
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- DOT physical examination
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Principal Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion
Revolution Space —Remote
- $156,800 - $292,800 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Entry-Level Propulsion Design Engineer
Astro Mechanica —San Francisco, CA
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Test Engineer, Propulsion Components (Starship)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Project management
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor)
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)
Anduril Industries —Costa Mesa, CA
- $166,000 - $220,000 a year
- Email
- 8 years
- Manufacturing
- Senior level
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Engines: Materials and Processes Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)
Blue Origin —Seattle, WA
- $81,313.00 - $113,837.85 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- DOT physical examination
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship)
SpaceX —Texas
- Extended hours
- Ability to climb stairs
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Mechanical Engineer Staff - Propulsion
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Englewood, CO
- $104,500 - $184,115 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Aerospace Engineer (Propulsion) - Direct Hire
US National Transportation Safety Board —Washington, DC
- $143,913 - $187,093 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Propulsion Engineer III – Auxiliary Systems Design
Blue Origin —Seattle, WA
- $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- DOT physical examination
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Electrical Engineer I – Early Career (2026 Starts)
Blue Origin —Seattle, WA
- $87,816.00 - $122,942.40 a year
- Background check
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Aerospace Systems Engineer I – Early Career (Top Secret or Secret Clearance Required)
Blue Origin —Seattle, WA
- $74,537.00 - $113,837.85 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Principal Propulsion Engineer
Zone 5 Technologies —Remote
- $211,000 - $260,000 a year
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Propulsion Engineer I
Sierra Space —Madison, WI
- $70,213.00 - $96,542.50 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids)

Impulse Space -
Redondo Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$135,000 - $165,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Mechanical valves
Fabrication
Fluid dynamics
Mechanical assembly
Requirements specification
Requirements design
Performance testing in mechanical engineering
Mechanical fabrication
Electrical engineering
Requirements analysis
Design engineering
Engineering product development
Technical Proficiency
Mechanical product development projects

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Description

As a Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Fluids) at Impulse, you will own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

Design propulsion system valves and fluid components including cryogenic, high pressure and high temperature systems
Own all aspects of component design from initial concepts to product realization
Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Perform fluid, thermal, and structural analysis as required
Establish assembly procedures and work hands-on with technicians to refine this process
Define and support rigorous component development and qualification testing
Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
5+ years of demonstrated experience in valve or component design
A strong understanding of component design including: materials selection, compatibility, seals, wear, and force/torque margin determination.
Hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience designing and operating high reliability, high performance hardware
Experience with low leakage, on-orbit propulsion components
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams

Additional Requirements:

Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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.

About Impulse Space

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.

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