Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Manufacturing Engineer - Tank Weldment/Primary Structure

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$115k - $185k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or a related field is required.
Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes is required.
Experience working in a hardware development environment is required.
At least 3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience is required.
Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and the ability to learn new tools are required.
Ability to adapt between a quick, scrappy work environment and a mature, highly controlled production environment is required.

Responsibilities

Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects and hardware.
Own selection of manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase, identify manufacturing options to inform design, and own requirements associated with the manufacturing process.
Provide subject matter expertise on primary structure manufacturing processes, including fusion welding, solid-state welding, raw material processing, machining, non-destructive examination, and mechanical joining processes; participate in design trades and sign off on key decisions about how hardware is made.
Design, build, and activate factory production cells; own factory layouts, including material movement, build process flows, lifting and rigging solutions, and facilities requirements.
Optimize and accelerate existing manufacturing processes for tank integration and supporting structures.
Work directly with machinists, welders, and technicians to produce hardware that meets all technical requirements; ideate and execute projects to improve the technicians’ experience and provide design-for-manufacturability feedback based on technician feedback.
Provide technical guidance to outside vendors and support supply chain development.
Update designs, manufacturing processes, and documentation to support continuous improvement.
Support manufacturing capital projects, including new facility activations, automation efforts, and new capability development.

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Tank Weldments at Impulse, you will be responsible for building the primary pressure boundary for Impulse’s new “Helios” kick-stage vehicle. This is a technical role in a development heavy environment, requiring execution on aggressive timelines and rapid design iterations. The manufacturing engineer is expected to own design for manufacturability of their hardware and development of the manufacturing process.

Additional Note: Leveling will be commensurate with experience.

Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware
Own selection of manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase. Identify manufacturing options to inform design. Own requirements associated with the manufacturing process.
Provide subject matter expertise on primary structure manufacturing processes including fusion welding, solid state welding, raw material processing, machining, non-destructive examination, and mechanical joining processes. Participate in design trades and sign off on key decisions on how hardware is made.
Design, build and activate factory production cells. Own factory layouts including material movement, build process flows, lifting and rigging solutions, and facilities requirements
Optimize and accelerate existing manufacturing processes for tank integration & supporting structures
Work directly with machinists, welders & technicians to produce hardware that meets all technical requirements. Ideate and execute on projects to improve the technicians’ experience and provide design for manufacturability feedback based on technician feedback.
Provide technical guidance to outside vendors and support supply chain development
Update designs, manufacturing processes, and documentation to support continuous improvement
Support manufacturing capital projects, including new facility activations, automation efforts and new capability development

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or related field
Demonstrate experience in developing manufacturing processes
Experience working in a hardware development environment
3+ years of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience
Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools
Ability to adapt from a quick and scrappy work environment to a mature highly controlled production environment

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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