Asks for

The ad says“4+ years’ of demonstrated experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using FEMAP, Ansys, or similar tools”
The ad says“Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks), with demonstrated ability to lead complex assemblies and mentor junior designers”
The ad says“Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks), with demonstrated ability to lead complex assemblies and mentor junior designers”
The ad says“4+ years’ of demonstrated experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using FEMAP, Ansys, or similar tools”
The ad says“4+ years’ of demonstrated experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using FEMAP, Ansys, or similar tools”
The ad says“Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical reliability under dynamic loads”
The ad says“5+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on aerospace or high-performance electronics systems”
The ad says“Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks), with demonstrated ability to lead complex assemblies and mentor junior designers”
The ad says“Deep understanding of precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and thermal management strategies for avionics enclosures”
The ad says“Deep understanding of precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and thermal management strategies for avionics enclosures”
The ad says“Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks), with demonstrated ability to lead complex assemblies and mentor junior designers”
The ad says“Experience with NX and Teamcenter”
The ad says“Deep understanding of precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and thermal management strategies for avionics enclosures”
The ad says“Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical reliability under dynamic loads”

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Avionics Team, you are responsible for the design, build, test/analysis & integration of your hardware - working with cross-functional engineering teams to accomplish this
This means cradle-to-grave ownership of mechanical designs and systems in support of Impulse’s collection of next generation advanced propulsion space vehicles
Lead full-cycle development of avionics hardware from concept through launch
Define system-level requirements and drive mechanical design decisions
Perform detailed analysis of structural dynamics, thermal behavior, vibration, and environmental resilience for avionics components (hand calculations and FEA)
Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles across the product lifecycle; engage directly with suppliers to ensure quality and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and structural engineering teams to architect integrated solutions that optimize vehicle performance and reliability
Define and refine build processes; author comprehensive documentation and work instructions, drawings (with GD&T), and build/test plans
Own and manage the mechanical interface between avionics systems and vehicle structures, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and constraints
Support and lead structural and thermal qualification testing
Provide technical leadership in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We’ve got you and your family covered for all eventualities
Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse’s success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than “balance”. When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you’re in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees

Preferred experience

5+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on aerospace or high-performance electronics systems
Deep understanding of precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and thermal management strategies for avionics enclosures
Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical reliability under dynamic loads
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated ownership of full product lifecycle - from concept through production and field support
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across engineering and manufacturing teams; experience presenting to leadership and external partners
Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., NX, Creo, SolidWorks), with demonstrated ability to lead complex assemblies and mentor junior designers
Masters’ degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
7 years’ of demonstrated mechanical design & analysis with space-flown hardware
4+ years’ of demonstrated understanding of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
4+ years’ of demonstrated experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using FEMAP, Ansys, or similar tools
Experience with mechanical design in challenging vibration/thermal environments
In order to be successful in this role, you should be someone who is uniquely creative, self-driven, and is able to lead his or her own projects to completion
Experience at a startup or agile development environment
Experience with NX and Teamcenter