Senior Autonomy Engineer (Spacecraft)
Impulse
About this role
A Senior Autonomy Engineer at Impulse Space owns the spacecraft-level autonomous behavior, focusing on fault detection, decision-making, mode transitions, and safe execution of mission objectives with minimal ground intervention. The role involves defining autonomy architecture, managing fault recovery, coordinating across multiple systems, and supporting verification and operations.
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About Impulse
impulsespace.comImpulse Space is a space transportation company dedicated to accelerating humanity’s future beyond Earth. It designs and develops orbital transport systems and propulsion technologies to enable rapid, cost-effective access to space. The team emphasizes scalable, autonomous, and reusable architectures to support satellite deployment, cargo delivery, and missions adjacent to exploration. By building the infrastructure for frequent and dependable space access, Impulse Space aims to unlock near-term and long-term activities beyond our planet.
About Impulse
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$12k – $16k
per year
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