Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (Spacecraft) na Impulse Space

As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (Mira vehicle), you will work across disciplines to deliver a suite of avionics for our Mira vehicle. Mira is a highly maneuverable vehicle that provides precise, responsive payload hosting and deployment across any orbit. Flight-proven and responsible for the two largest orbital maneuvers ever made by a nitrous-based system, Mira’s high-thrust, agile platform delivers uncompromising performance for dynamic space operations across all sectors. 

Leveling will be commensurate with experience. 

 · Own Mira avionics in the manufacturing organization. Serve as primary point of contact for both flight hardware and ground support equipment. 

· Work with Mira program management to define schedules for deliverables. 

· Own mechanical assembly of Mira avionics system by working with subject matter experts within the manufacturing team (machine shop, mechanisms, PCBAs, RF, optics, harnessing, batteries and solar arrays). 

· Design manufacturing processes and write manufacturing procedures for mechanical assembly of the overall avionics system. 

· Design manufacturing tooling and fixtures. 

· Train and guide technicians building avionics hardware. 

· Collaborate with design engineers to on DFM of Mira avionics. 

· Collaborate with cross functional teams on quality and long-term reliability. 

· Ensure the timely delivery of avionics components to Integration. 

· Provide day-to-day support for the production floor, resolving build issues, updating work instructions, and improving yields. 

· Support environmental and functional testing in production. 

·Bachelors' degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 

·3+ years of demonstrated development or manufacturing experience with electronics and/or optics, preferably for space applications 

· Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex projects 

· Proficiency in mechanical design using Siemens NX 

· M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 

· 6+ years of experience in spacecraft avionics manufacturing 

· Experience with setting up and scaling manufacturing lines 

· Strong project management skills 

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.