Impulse Space
Spacecraft Integration Engineer
2651 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
On-site · Full-time · $105k–$165k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Own spacecraft build from assembly start through integration onto the launch vehicle
- Execute critical system-level testing, working directly with 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
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required by operations and support occasional travel
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.