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Manager, Spacecraft Actuators

Impulse· Vehicle Engineering
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Redondo Beach$175k - $205kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Manager responsible for all aspects of spacecraft actuator design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement within a fast-paced agile team delivering high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers working on actuators spanning multiple spacecraft and functions including high-speed rotary devices, EMA throttle valves, fluid pumps, and precision thrust vector control actuators
  • Determine product roadmap of the actuators by collaborating with partner teams, leadership, and business development
  • Architect and implement engineering processes to streamline actuator development, test, and sustainment through production ramp
  • Create and execute test campaigns
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable high-performing components to flight vehicles
  • Direct technical ownership and individual contributor work of an actuator

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
  • Past results and execution developing, testing, and flying multiple mechanisms or actuators in space as a technical individual contributor
  • Strong technical knowledge in one or more actuator components
  • Professional experience managing and growing a team

Skills

Required:Actuator design and developmentTeam leadership

Benefits

  • long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Aug 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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