In-space propulsion and mobility vehicles for orbital and deep-space missions
Impulse Space designs and manufactures in-space propulsion systems and orbital transfer vehicles. The tech stack—MATLAB, Ansys, NX, Teamcenter, LabVIEW—reflects aerospace-grade simulation and CAD workflows, paired with modern DevOps (GitLab, Terraform, Kubernetes, CircleCI). Hiring is heavily weighted toward manufacturing (52 roles) and engineering (74 roles) relative to software (3), signaling that the constraint is production scale and vehicle reliability, not software velocity. Active projects span structural welding, GNC verification, propulsion test campaigns, and AS9100 certification—all pre-production milestones.
Notable leadership hires: Propulsion Director, Chief of Staff
Impulse Space develops in-space mobility solutions, including orbital transfer vehicles and propulsion systems for missions to LEO, GEO, lunar, and Mars destinations. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, the company operates across 201–500 employees with focused engineering, manufacturing, and propulsion teams. Current priorities center on ramping first-article builds to production, qualifying propulsion systems, and achieving AS9100 certification. The company is actively hiring across the U.S., with 168 open roles concentrated in engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
Primary tools: MATLAB, Ansys (CFD and FEA), NX CAD, Teamcenter PLM, LabVIEW, PLC, and C++. DevOps: GitLab, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI. Recently adopting Coupa for procurement.
Main projects: Helios structural tank welding, MIRA spacecraft program, GNC verification and flight systems, propulsion test campaigns, first-article production ramp, AS9100 certification, and continuous integration infrastructure.
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