Impulse Space
Propulsion Technician
As a Valves Propulsion Technician at Impulse Space you will be responsible for fabrication, assembly and integration of fluid and electrical components and test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team. You will work daily with Propulsion engineers in the design, development and test of valve components as well as with Test engineers in the build-out and operation of pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal and vibe test stations. Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble and test fluid, mechanical and electrical components Rapidly iterate solutions for prototype hardware Build and maintain facilities such as machining equipment, clean rooms, and testing assets Work with designers, engineers and technicians to optimize the design of spaceflight hardware Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace, motorsports, or other relevant manufacturing field Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.) Proficient with wiring and electrical systems Proficient with test control equipment (servo valves, PID controller tuning, J-box/panel wiring) Ability to prototype parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions Preferred Skills and Experience
Prior experience in refrigeration and compressor systems Prior experience with hydraulic test equipment, servo valves and hydraulic skids Prior experience with propulsion and/or fluid system assembly and testing Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read travelers and standard operating procedures Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment Additional Requirements: Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted 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. 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. 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. About Impulse Space
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
As a Valves Propulsion Technician at Impulse Space you will be responsible for fabrication, assembly and integration of fluid and electrical components and test equipment while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team. You will work daily with Propulsion engineers in the design, development and test of valve components as well as with Test engineers in the build-out and operation of pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal and vibe test stations. Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble and test fluid, mechanical and electrical components Rapidly iterate solutions for prototype hardware Build and maintain facilities such as machining equipment, clean rooms, and testing assets Work with designers, engineers and technicians to optimize the design of spaceflight hardware Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace, motorsports, or other relevant manufacturing field Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.) Proficient with wiring and electrical systems Proficient with test control equipment (servo valves, PID controller tuning, J-box/panel wiring) Ability to prototype parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements Ability to troubleshoot problems with fluid and electrical systems and implement scrappy solutions Preferred Skills and Experience
Prior experience in refrigeration and compressor systems Prior experience with hydraulic test equipment, servo valves and hydraulic skids Prior experience with propulsion and/or fluid system assembly and testing Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read travelers and standard operating procedures Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment Additional Requirements: Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted 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. 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. 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. About Impulse Space
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.