Senior Electrical Engineer (Electric Propulsion)

Job Description

Description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Impulse, you will design, build, and fly the power processing unit (PPU) for Impulse's first ever electric propulsion (EP) system. You will work closely with propulsion, software, GNC, and vehicle engineers to drive solutions that meet spacecraft and subsystem needs. You will be responsible for defining and executing the electrical architecture of EP flight systems at Impulse.

Responsibilities

Develop requirements and trades for avionics subsystems

Contribute to spacecraft-level architecture trades

Perform rigorous analyses and simulations of avionics devices

Perform development testing of hardware in the lab, from a single circuit board to an entire system including non-avionics elements

Own hardware from inception through flight operations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

5+ years of hands-on experience with electronics design

Demonstrated hands-on experience with EP hardware development

Proficiency with electronics component selection, analysis, simulation, schematics, and layout

Experience troubleshooting electronics problems at the board level or system level

Preferred Skills and Experience

Designed and owned EP electronics that have operated in space

4+ years of demonstrated experience with electric propulsion 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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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.

Full-time