Impulse Space
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Space Operations Engineer
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Impulse Space . Location:
Redondo Beach Compensation:
$110,000 - $160,000 / year Department:
Programs Description As a
Space Operations Engineer
at Impulse, you will work on all aspects of spacecraft operations and play a pivotal role in the success of Impulse’s missions. You will help to architect the plans, procedures, and toolsets necessary to carry out our spacecraft operations, and be a part of the control room team responsible for executing missions that span from near-earth payload deliveries to Mars surface landers. Responsibilities
Develop and implement methods of operational automation to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities Develop all aspects of the operational lifecycle, including proposal/mission modeling, spacecraft integration and system-level test, shipment, launch, and on-orbit operations Define ground and mission operations requirements, and flow mission requirements back to the spacecraft design Develop mission concept of operation and design reference missions Develop and execute operational procedures and mission-level engineering work for spacecraft operation Interact with subsystem teams including GNC, flight software, avionics, propulsion, and others to bring the team together around operational needs Develop mission operations input to spacecraft fault and autonomy, including fault detection and response, autonomous spacecraft behavior, and on-board command and control Support creation and execution of spacecraft simulator tests to validate mission/fault/autonomy design Create and execute in-factory flight vehicle tests to validate mission design compatibility with flight hardware Support design and operation of the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science 3+ years of experience working in testing or operational environments 3+ years of experience with basic software scripting Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in engineering or science 5+ years of experience with Python, C++ or similar programming language 3+ years of experience with writing operations documentation Previous experience conducting on-orbit operations 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 ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from U.S. government agencies. Learn more about ITAR. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced 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.
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Join to apply for the
Space Operations Engineer
role at
Impulse Space . Location:
Redondo Beach Compensation:
$110,000 - $160,000 / year Department:
Programs Description As a
Space Operations Engineer
at Impulse, you will work on all aspects of spacecraft operations and play a pivotal role in the success of Impulse’s missions. You will help to architect the plans, procedures, and toolsets necessary to carry out our spacecraft operations, and be a part of the control room team responsible for executing missions that span from near-earth payload deliveries to Mars surface landers. Responsibilities
Develop and implement methods of operational automation to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities Develop all aspects of the operational lifecycle, including proposal/mission modeling, spacecraft integration and system-level test, shipment, launch, and on-orbit operations Define ground and mission operations requirements, and flow mission requirements back to the spacecraft design Develop mission concept of operation and design reference missions Develop and execute operational procedures and mission-level engineering work for spacecraft operation Interact with subsystem teams including GNC, flight software, avionics, propulsion, and others to bring the team together around operational needs Develop mission operations input to spacecraft fault and autonomy, including fault detection and response, autonomous spacecraft behavior, and on-board command and control Support creation and execution of spacecraft simulator tests to validate mission/fault/autonomy design Create and execute in-factory flight vehicle tests to validate mission design compatibility with flight hardware Support design and operation of the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science 3+ years of experience working in testing or operational environments 3+ years of experience with basic software scripting Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in engineering or science 5+ years of experience with Python, C++ or similar programming language 3+ years of experience with writing operations documentation Previous experience conducting on-orbit operations 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 ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from U.S. government agencies. Learn more about ITAR. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced 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.
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