Tube Bender

Department: Manufacturing • Location: Redondo Beach

About the role

As a Tube Bender at Impulse, you will be responsible for the precision assembly, testing, inspection, and documentation of high-reliability tube fabrication. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and critical to delivering flight-worthy hardware on aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform tube fabrication operations such as cutting, bending, flaring, proofing, and assembly of seals and fittings
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances or build issues
• Work with designers, engineers and other technicians to improve tube fabrication processes and throughput
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians
• Clean, prep, and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards
• Operate and maintain tube bending machinery
• Support continuous improvement efforts in tooling, processes, and assembly flow
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environment
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, micrometers, and basic measurement equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

Qualifications

• Experience with pressure systems, leak detection methods, or test setups
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints; understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section views
• Experience with orbital tube welding
• Experience with tube bending programming—preferably VGP 3D and VGP Next
• Understanding of material properties and ability to perform bend corrections due to spring-back and elongation
• Experience with tube inspection equipment and software—preferably Hexagon and TubeInspect
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with structural assembly work on rockets, launch vehicles, or spacecraft

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

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

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.