Senior Manufacturing Engineer; Spacecraft Machining

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Spacecraft Machining)

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will own all aspects of manufacturing spacecraft chassis & aluminum panels, set up machining cells, and iterate products from development test articles to high volume production. Impulse is building an exceptional team and this position is a growth opportunity open to high performers of any experience level above the basic qualifications (Staff, Principal, etc.).

• Own all aspects of spacecraft component manufacturing from product inception and iteration to volume production (i.e. tank skins, vehicle structures, large & thin aluminum hardware)
• Work with various CAM software (i.e. NX, Master Cam) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
• Install advanced CNC machining work centers and develop processes for prototype, test and flight hardware
• Work with the design and development teams to iterate designs for manufacturability and produce highly reliable, cost-efficient components
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
• Grow your experience in numerous manufacturing fields to advance in house production capabilities and forge our path through space

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field
• 5+ year(s) of experience with CNC machines and various CAM packages (NX, Master Cam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
• 5+ year(s) of experience in a design, test, manufacturing, or production environment
• Experience on 5-axis mills and/or routers
• Experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience with CNC machines and various CAM packages (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience programming machining for spacecraft components (structures), experience programming in MAX-PAC
• Excited to setup, work on and manufacture hardware on the shop floor. Develop production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing
• Self-starter able to identify problems and implement solutions with limited supervision
• Experience on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.
• Experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
• Extremely hands on. Experience with fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, manual lathes/mills, calipers, welding equipment, etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and work holding design and analysis Prior experience working in a fast-paced agile product development environment
• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
• Python / SQL programming experience or similar
• High attention to detail and rapid pace of execution

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer;

employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO.

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