Senior Integration Engineer (Helios)

Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000 / year Department: Manufacturing Location: Redondo Beach Full Description As a Senior Integration Engineer (Helios) at Impulse you will own all aspects of the transition of Helios from a primary structure weldment to a vehicle that is ready to launch. You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating between structures, propulsion, avionics, software, firmware, and test engineers to execute critical vehicle system level tests. Responsibilities Own vehicle build from assembly start through integration onto the launch vehicle Support integration of propulsion components, tubes, avionics components, payloads, sensors, cables and harnessing Develop, execute, and document critical system-level testing, working directly with subsystem level owners Collaborate with engineering teams to support test readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and configuration control Plan, support and drive system integration and activation alongside skilled technician teams Build, organize and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the spacecraft on time Provide innovative solutions to problems while operating with a high degree of autonomy 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 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline 5+ years of experience integrating, designing, and/or building an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process 2+ years' of demonstrated experience with pneumatic, electrical, and/or hydraulic functional test stands and testing Preferred Skills and Experience 7+ years of experience working integration/design/build an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process Experience with mechanical and propulsion integration of spacecraft (mechanical assembly, torquing, bonding, pressure testing, hazardous operations testing, etc) Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software Experience reading, interpreting, drafting, and updating piping and instrumentations schematics Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs) 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 Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 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. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Impulse Space