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Lead, Spacecraft Mechanisms

Impulse· Vehicle Engineering
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Redondo Beach$140k - $180kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead a team负责 spacecraft mechanism design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement within an agile environment to deliver high-performance spacecraft components.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on mechanisms and components including but not limited to deployable structures, actuators, solar modules, and separation systems
  • Determine product roadmap of spacecraft mechanisms by working closely with partner teams, leadership, and business development
  • Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline mechanism development, test, and sustainment through production ramp
  • Create and execute spacecraft mechanism test campaigns
  • Work with wide ranging teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles
  • Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of a mechanism

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
  • Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying spacecraft mechanisms as a technical individual contributor
  • Strong technical knowledge in one or more spacecraft mechanism types
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in spacecraft mechanisms
  • Professional experience managing and growing a team

Skills

Required:Spacecraft mechanisms design and developmentTeam leadership and people management

Benefits

  • Stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Aug 6, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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