Impulse Space
Supervisor, Propulsion Manufacturing
Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278
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Supervisor, Propulsion Manufacturing
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Impulse Space Compensation:
$135,000 - $175,000 / year Department:
Manufacturing Location:
Redondo Beach Description
As a
Propulsion Supervisor at Impulse,
you will oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for liquid rocket engines, thrusters, and propulsion subsystems. This position is highly hands-on, balancing team leadership with technical depth. Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and mentor propulsion technicians, and operators Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure projects align with company milestones Supervise design, analysis, assembly, and testing of engines, thrusters, and fluid systems Drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency Coordinate propulsion test campaigns (component- and system-level hot-fires) Ensure proper procedures, instrumentation, and safety protocols are in place Support troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and root-cause investigations Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate 8+ years of experience in rocket propulsion systems (liquid engines, thrusters, or fluid systems) 6+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role 6+ years of demonstrated knowledge of liquid propulsion fundamentals: injectors, turbomachinery, ignition, cooling, valves, and fluid handling Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline 6+ years of hands-on experience with cryogenic or hypergolic propellants Demonstrated experience in a high-volume or production environment Familiarity with aerospace standards (NASA, DoD, FAA, ASME, ASTM) 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. 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.
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Supervisor, Propulsion Manufacturing
role at
Impulse Space Compensation:
$135,000 - $175,000 / year Department:
Manufacturing Location:
Redondo Beach Description
As a
Propulsion Supervisor at Impulse,
you will oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for liquid rocket engines, thrusters, and propulsion subsystems. This position is highly hands-on, balancing team leadership with technical depth. Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and mentor propulsion technicians, and operators Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure projects align with company milestones Supervise design, analysis, assembly, and testing of engines, thrusters, and fluid systems Drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency Coordinate propulsion test campaigns (component- and system-level hot-fires) Ensure proper procedures, instrumentation, and safety protocols are in place Support troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and root-cause investigations Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate 8+ years of experience in rocket propulsion systems (liquid engines, thrusters, or fluid systems) 6+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role 6+ years of demonstrated knowledge of liquid propulsion fundamentals: injectors, turbomachinery, ignition, cooling, valves, and fluid handling Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline 6+ years of hands-on experience with cryogenic or hypergolic propellants Demonstrated experience in a high-volume or production environment Familiarity with aerospace standards (NASA, DoD, FAA, ASME, ASTM) 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. 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.
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