Posted 1 month ago
Manager, Spacecraft Actuators
Redondo BeachOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Manages the design, analysis, testing, and sustainment of spacecraft actuators including rotary devices, throttle valves, pumps, and thrust vector control actuators, leading a team of engineers in an agile startup environment.
About this role
As the Manager for Spacecraft Actuators at Impulse, you will own all aspects of spacecraft actuator design, analysis, implementation, operation, sustainment, and improvement while working with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft components from clean sheet design.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of all-star responsible engineers working on actuators spanning multiple spacecraft and functions including but not limited to high-speed rotary devices, EMA throttle valves, fluid pumps, and precision thrust vector control actuators
- Determine product roadmap of the actuators by working closely 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
- 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 an actuator
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 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
Benefits
- Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- 4+ years of demonstrated experience working in lead roles on spacecraft actuators design and development
- Ownership of the technical development of an actuator through the entirety of its design cycle: conceptualization, system level trades, design, analysis, test, build, integration, and flight operations
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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.
Skills
Agile DevelopmentEMA Throttle ValvesEngineering Process ArchitectureFluid PumpsHigh-speed Rotary DevicesIntegration And Flight OperationsManufacturing And Operations CollaborationMechanism DesignPrecision Thrust Vector Control ActuatorsSpacecraft ActuatorsSystem-level TradesTest Campaign Execution
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