$135K β $155K/yr
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Engine)
Role overview
Job description
Impulse is looking for an experienced propulsion engineer who will contribute to the critical development of Deneb , a ~15,000 lb thrust, ox-rich combustion engine , that will fly on Helios, a high-energy kick stage designed to deliver satellites & payloads to high-energy orbits, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Engine) , you will own all aspects of in-house engine system development while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs. Own engine hardware throughout the development test lifecycle, including test sequences, stand integration, instrumentation, data processing, and walkdowns Develop test plans with component owners to drive the engine system through acceptance and qualification testing Analyze and predict system performance using test data and ROCETS simulations Lead d
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- Source: Impulse Space's official careers site (via Pinpoint) Β· last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Proficiency in basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics and materials Hands-on experience working with fluid, mechanical, electrical and controls systems Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working collaboratively with small teams Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a comparable field; refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S
Department Β· Propulsion
Hiring company
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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