Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters) at Impulse Space — Redondo Beach, USA | Base Career

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Own all aspects of a storable, liquid bipropellant thruster and/or subsystem development
Conduct analysis and testing to ensure that the performance and function of hardware meets intent
Prepare, plan and execute tests including engine hotfire testing
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
Lead technical projects and/or a small team of engineers

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
8+ years of demonstrated experience in the aerospace propulsion field
Prior experience working on bipropellant rocket engines, including hardware and test experience with combustion devices.
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
Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field.
Experience working in fast-paced, startup environment.
Demonstrated technical project leadership over propulsion development programs
Prior experience with combustion devices and ignition system development
Prior experience with nitrous oxide as a propellant
Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
Familiarity with aerospace structural analysis standards pertinent to liquid rocket engine development (e.g. NASA-STD-5012, NASA-STD-5020)

Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)