Spacecraft Integration Engineer
Job Impulse · Redondo Beach, CA, United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
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- Spacecraft integration
- System-level testing
- US citizenship required
- Siemens NX / SOLIDWORKS
- 4+ years experience
You will own the spacecraft build process, starting from initial assembly through to integration onto the launch vehicle. This role requires executing critical system-level tests and collaborating directly with subsystem owners to ensure successful delivery.
What you'll do
- Manage spacecraft assembly from start to launch vehicle integration
- Execute critical system-level testing with subsystem owners
- Plan and drive system integration alongside technician teams
- Organize multidisciplinary schedules to ensure on-time delivery
- Identify build issues and coordinate resolutions across teams
- Provide feedback to design teams to improve lifecycle processing
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or materials engineering
- 4+ years integrating or building aerospace or industrial processes
- 2+ years experience with pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic test stands
- Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident for ITAR compliance
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
- 7+ years experience in aerospace or manufacturing integration
- Hands-on work with complex fluid or mechanical systems
- Expertise in designing hazardous processing equipment
- Experience drafting piping and instrumentation schematics
- Familiarity with industrial control systems such as PLCs
- General mechanical skills including welding or automotive work
Stack
- Siemens NX
- SOLIDWORKS
- SQL
- PLCs
- CAD