Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on646, South Broadway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States
About the Role
As a Senior Battery Engineer at Impulse Space, you will design and test new lithium-ion battery packs for our current and next-generation space vehicles. You will operate within a fast-paced, high-reliability environment, contributing to all phases of spacecraft development from concept to full-rate production.
This role requires you to own the full product lifecycle, acting as the Responsible Engineer who collaborates closely with program and manufacturing teams through the build, test, and delivery of flight hardware. You will interface directly with mechanical, electrical, thermal, structural, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure seamless integration and mission success.
Work location
Work model: On-site
646, South Broadway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States
Redondo Beach, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop new lithium-ion battery packs to meet mission requirements
- check_circleOwn battery pack safety, test, and qualification plans
- check_circleDevelop, manage, and maintain design documentation including CAD, ICDs, and BOMs
- check_circleAct as Responsible Engineer through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware
- check_circleInterface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test teams
- check_circlePerform electrical, structural, and thermal simulations
- check_circleOwn full product lifecycle from concept to full rate production
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field
- verified5+ years professional experience in battery development
- verifiedExperience with automotive, aircraft, or spacecraft battery design, test, and manufacturing
- verifiedFamiliarity with lithium-ion cell and pack qualification and safety standards (ie UN 38.3)
- verifiedHands on experience troubleshooting electronics
- verifiedU.S. Person or eligible for export license
Nice to Have
Master's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field. Experience in development of hardware relevant to spacecraft. Experience in a startup or agile development environment. Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Simcenter, and ANSYS. Experience with Altium Designer. Experience in design of harsh environment analog and power electronics. Experience in design of electro-mechanical assemblies.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleAccess to medical, vision, and dental coveragecheck_circleAccess to a 401(k) retirement plancheck_circleEligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Lithium-Ion Battery Packs, Cad, Icds, Boms, Electrical Simulations, Structural Simulations, Thermal Simulations, Lithium-Ion Cell Qualification, Un 38.3, Electronics Troubleshooting.
Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field required; Master's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space
What does a Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space do?expand_more
In this Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space role, you will develop new lithium-ion battery packs to meet mission requirements; own battery pack safety, test, and qualification plans; develop, manage, and maintain design documentation including cad, icds, and boms; and act as responsible engineer through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware.
What are the requirements for this Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) role?expand_more
Impulse Space is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field; 5+ years professional experience in battery development; Experience with automotive, aircraft, or spacecraft battery design, test, and manufacturing; Familiarity with lithium-ion cell and pack qualification and safety standards (ie UN 38.3); Hands on experience troubleshooting electronics; and U.S. Person or eligible for export license.
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Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space is based in 646, South Broadway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Impulse Space has listed this Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) role as on-site.
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Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space include Lithium-Ion Battery Packs; Cad; Icds; Boms; Electrical Simulations; Structural Simulations; Thermal Simulations; and Lithium-Ion Cell Qualification.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field required; and Master's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering or related field preferred.
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Senior Avionics Engineer (Batteries) at Impulse Space is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.