Senior Integration Engineer (Tanks & Domes)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $135,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

As a Senior/Staff Tanks Integration Engineer , you will be responsible with developing processes for dome, structures, and tank integration.

Helios is Impulse's new vehicle , a 3rd stage/kick stage. Launching in 2026, it is designed to take satellites & payloads to GEO for faster & cheaper than today's capability.

Responsibilities Own Helios tank builds through final integration Build, organize, and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the tanks on time Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with numerous teams across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test, and manufacturing Work with Responsible Engineers to solidify proper manufacturing and integration processes Develop & optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications for tank integration & supporting structures Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware Work directly with technicians and machinists to produce high-quality hardware Work directly with outside vendors, including periodic visits to those vendors Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of demonstrated experience of developing manufacturing processes from scratch Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere 5+ years of demonstrated experience integrating, designing, and/or building an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process Preferred Skills and Experience Masters' degree in an engineering discipline 9+ years' of demonstrated hands-on integration experience within aerospace Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs) and test automation Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences Demonstrated hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, pumps/valves, rocketry, etc. Demonstrated experience with spacecraft, propulsion systems and aerospace hardware Experience with 3 or more of the following manufacturing/integration processes: Metallic or spring-energized seals in cryogenic environments Vehicle/subsystem functional checkouts and testing (i.e. pneumatic, electrical, proof & leak) Installing ESD-sensitive components & instrumentation Cleaning and maintaining hardware cleanliness for propellant service Fabrication/final assembly of spacecraft insulation and/or other thermal protection systems

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.