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Propulsion Component Engineer (Solenoid Valve)

Impulse Space
Redondo Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Department: Propulsion

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $100,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

As a Propulsion Component Engineer,you will own all aspects of spacecraft solenoid valve design from concept to product realization, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that strives to make a high-performance spacecraft from a clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of component design from concept to product realization
  • Generate detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
  • Perform fluid, thermal, structural, and magnetic analysis as required
  • Work with the team and external sources to procure materials, fabricate parts, and complete assemblies
  • Provide technical support for test operations
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
  • 3 years of experience in solenoid valve or electromagnetic component design
  • Hands-on experience working with fluid and mechanical systems
  • Proficiency in CAD software with ability to learn new tools
  • Capable of performing structural, magnetic, and thermal analysis in support of design
  • Demonstrated ability in requirements definition, conceptual design, procurement, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Experience designing and operating high reliability, high performance hardware
  • Experience with on-orbit propulsion solenoid valves
  • Experience in a startup or agile development environment

Additional Requirements

  • Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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.

Salary : $100,000 - $155,000

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