Principal Design Engineer (Vehicles)

Principal Design Engineer (Vehicles)

Department: Vehicle Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Drew Damon, VP of Spacecraft Programs

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

As a Principal Design Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to hardware design from concept to product realization while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of hardware design from concept to product realization
• Directly create and maintain large, top-level assemblies ensuring proper configuration management
• Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Ensure every design meets intent
• Work with the team and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies
• Mentor other engineers and define company best practices in design and manufacturing
• Resolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related for science
• 10+ years of experience in design, analysis, and/or manufacturing type roles
• Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Familiarity with a wide set of manufacturing processes such as machining, additive, welding, forming, etc.
• Capable of performing basic structural and thermal analysis in support of design
• Demonstrated ability in conceptual design, fabrication and testing of hardware

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in high performance, cost and mass optimized hardware design
• Prior experience in liquid rocket propulsion development and/or testing
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.