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Spacecraft Integration Engineer

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Redondo Beach$105k - $165kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Engineering role responsible for the full spacecraft build, from vehicle assembly through integration, testing, and launch-site activation. Growth opportunity open to high performers with various experience levels above basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Own spacecraft build from assembly start through integration onto the launch vehicle
  • Execute critical system-level testing, working directly with subsystem level owners
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 4+ 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 hydraulic functional test stands and testing
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required by operations and support occasional travel

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineeringSystem integrationTest and diagnosticsCross-functional communication
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Accelerating our future beyond Earth

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