Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Responsible Propulsion Engineer for Impulse’s in-space propulsion system elements including bipropellant thrusters, valves, and pressure components
• Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets 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 an communicate to program stakeholders
• Work with wide-ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing and operations to deliver a reliable, high-performance and highly integrated system
• Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
• 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 working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems
• Ability to operate complex test systems including vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Prior experience working in lead roles on ground test or flight propulsion systems 
• Prior experience working with in-space propulsion systems including support of preflight mission analysis and on-orbit mission operations 
• Familiarity with NASA and DoD standards regarding spaceflight propulsion specifications and standards
• Familiarity with a fluids analysis tools such as SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP or similar
• Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

•  Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed