Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Spacecraft Machining)

Location: Redondo Beach

About the role

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.).

Responsibilities

• 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, MasterCam) 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
• 5+ year(s) of experience with CNC machines and various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, 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
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)

Preferred Skills

• 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

Pay

$145,000 - $185,000 / year

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
• Medical, vision & dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan