As a Senior Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the manufacturing of solar arrays, chassis, mechanisms, propulsion subassemblies, and hardware integration for Mira.
Mira is a high-performance spacecraft for payload hosting and constellation deployment. Mira’s high delta-v capability and 6DOF control provide exceptional versatility for rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and space situational awareness (SSA). Flying since 2023, Mira continues to set the standard for orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) performance.
Responsibilities
Own spacecraft build from components through final assembly
Build, organize and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the spacecraft on time
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
Work directly with outside vendors, including periodic visits to those vendors
Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware
Work directly with machinists & technicians to produce high-quality hardware
Preferred Skills and Experience
Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
10+ years of experience working integration/design/build on spacecraft-specific components
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
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
Familiarity with propulsion systems and hardware, and orbital tube welding
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.
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