Design and develop electromechanical propulsion components, including actuators and motors, from concept through qualification. Perform system trades and fluid, thermal, and structural analyses; create CAD models and manufacturing drawings; define assembly procedures; support technicians; and resolve technical issues. Lead requirements definition, procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and qualification of high-performance spacecraft hardware.
As a Senior Propulsion Component Engineer (Electromechanical) 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 electromechanical components including linear and rotary actuators and motors
- Perform integrated system trades on power systems, actuation rates, and force margins to arrive at optimal solution for flight vehicle
- Own all aspects of component design from initial concepts to product realization
- Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
- Perform 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 high power density motor and/or actuator design
- A strong understanding of electromechanical component design including: force/torque margin determination, materials and motor selection, wear, electronics, motor control and software/firmware interfaces.
- Hands-on experience working with fluid, electrical and mechanical systems
- Hands-on experience working with propulsion 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 high-power density and vacuum-rated 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, 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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