# Mechanical Engineer at impulse

- Company: impulse
- What the company does: We provide efficient in-space mobility that moves payloads from low Earth orbit to any destination. Our vehicles deliver rapid, reliable access, reducing costs and timelines to make space operations feasible for commercial, government, and scientific missions. Backed by Founders Fund and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.impulsespace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/impulse/c7ef9d3a-6791-47ba-bcf1-7f830acd82a7
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/impulse-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

Impulse is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work on-site in San Francisco. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams - including software, product management, and leadership - to design, architect, and help manufacture new products.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer
- A proven track record of building and shipping high-quality consumer electronics, automotive, or IoT products
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, especially with complex technical topics across the organization in the interest of driving decisions and execution
- Demonstrated experience in plastic injection molding and sheet metal design
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and results while holding yourself and others to high standards

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