Integration Engineer (Hardware)

Integration Engineer (Hardware)

Department: Spacecraft Programs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Drew Damon, VP of Spacecraft Programs

Compensation: $100,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

As an Integration Engineer at Impulse, you will own all aspects of the spacecraft build from vehicle assembly through checkouts and launch site integration. Impulse is building an exceptional team and this position is a growth opportunity open to high performers of any experience level above the basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft build from assembly start through integration onto the launch vehicle
• Execute critical system-level testing, working directly subsystem level owners
• Plan, support and drive system integration and activation alongside skilled technician teams
• Build, organize and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the spacecraft on time
• Provide innovative solutions to problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with numerous teams across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test, and manufacturing
• Identify, track, and communicate build issues and work across the organization to drive resolutions
• Provide feedback to design teams to improve processing of the spacecraft through the entire lifecycle

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 4+ years of experience integrating, designing, and/or building an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process
• 2+ years' of demonstrated experience with pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic functional test stands and testing

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience working integration/design/build an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process
• Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of hazardous processing equipment
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
• Experience drafting and updating piping and instrumentations schematics
• Experience using SQL or other similar data base systems
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs)
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• General hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, pumps/valves, rocketry, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

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.

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.