DESCRIPTION

As a Sr. Manager of Propulsion Manufacturing at Impulse, lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the production and scalability of our propulsion systems, including rocket engines, thrusters, turbomachinery, and associated hardware for both our Saiph thrusters & Deneb engine. You will be a key interface between design engineering, production, supply chain, and test operations to ensure the manufacturability, quality, and performance of propulsion hardware from development through full-rate production.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in propulsion system development and/or manufacturing in the aerospace industry
• 5+ years of experience in technical team leadership or management
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with propulsion system hardware, including machining, welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, and testing
• Strong familiarity with CAD tools, manufacturing planning, and ERP/MRP systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with cryogenic and/or hypergolic propulsion systems
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience manufacturing propulsion assemblies for rockets, launch vehicles, satellites, or spacecraft
• Familiarity with AS9100, NASA or DoD standards for propulsion
• Proven success in scaling production from prototype to full-rate manufacturing
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup or new product environment

• Lead and grow a team of manufacturing engineers & technicians supporting propulsion system components including combustion chambers, turbopumps, injectors, valves, and tanks
• Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) initiatives in collaboration with design engineering teams
• Oversee the development and implementation of production processes, fixtures, and tooling to support new product introduction and sustainment of flight hardware
• Establish manufacturing strategies that balance cost, lead time, reliability, and performance
• Partner with test and integration teams to ensure propulsion hardware meets performance and safety requirements
• Own root cause investigations and corrective actions for propulsion-related manufacturing non-conformances
• Support make/buy decisions and supplier development for key propulsion components\
• Champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations using Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced data analytics techniques
• Ensure compliance with aerospace manufacturing standards and best practices
• Set technical direction and mentorship for a high-performing team of engineers