$230K – $270K/yr
Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems)
Role overview
Job description
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Impulse focused on Actuation & Control Systems, you will be responsible for developing embedded software that controls a variety of actuated systems across launch vehicles and spacecraft. These include rocket engine valves, satellite thrusters, thrust vector control actuators, and motor-driven devices such as reaction wheels and gimbals. You will collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and GNC teams to design high-performance, fault-tolerant firmware capable of operating reliably in harsh environments such as launch and space. Develop real-time firmware for controlling: Rocket engine valves and thrust vector control actuators (TVCAs); Satellite propulsion systems, including cold gas and electric thrusters; and Motor-driven systems such as reaction wheels, gimbals, and momentum wheels Implement closed-loop control for: Position, velocity, torque, a
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- Source: Impulse Space's official careers site (via Pinpoint) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- First seen by Jobiba 29 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
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Department · Software
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Impulse Space
We provide efficient in-space mobility that moves payloads from low Earth orbit to any destination. Our vehicles deliver rapid, reliable access, reducing costs and timelines to make space operations feasible for commercial, government, and scientific missions.
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