Job Description

Job Description

Description

As an Avionics Mechanical Engineer at Impulse, your responsibility will be to design and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics, including enclosures and brackets, as well as more complex assemblies like mechanisms, battery packs, and optical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test the mechanical elements of new high-performing avionics devices
• Work closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to execute on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance
• Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices
• Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to produce components
• Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions
• Own the interface between avionics and vehicle structures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years experience in mechanical design
• Proficiency in CAD software with the ability to learn new tools
• Familiarity with designing metal parts that are easy to manufacture and assemble
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerancing
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale, and resolve concerns

Skills and Experience

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with mechanical design in challenging vibration/thermal environments
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with motor design, optics, harness routing, RF, or vacuum chambers/environments
• Experience at a startup or in an agile development environment
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay is determined case-by-case based on skills, education, experience, and internal equity. Full-time employees may be eligible for long-term incentives such as stock options, and benefits including medical, vision & dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible for the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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