Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

CNC Programmer

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$45 - $60 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 5 years of CNC programming experience using various computer-aided manufacturing packages, including NX, Mastercam, HSMWorks, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, and Hypermill.
At least 4 years of experience with 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill-turns, live-tooled turret lathes, or similar equipment.
Hands-on experience with manual and CNC mills and/or lathes.
Ability to quickly learn new computer-aided manufacturing software and manage large tool libraries.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to execute at a rapid pace.

Responsibilities

Work with various computer-aided manufacturing software, including NX, Mastercam, HSMWorks, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, and Hypermill, and learn new software as needed.
Produce hardware using various machines and original equipment manufacturer software, including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, and Fanuc.
Manage digital tool libraries and tool magazines to increase shop throughput.
Use knowledge of carbide tools and adjust speed and feed parameters for different cutting strategies.
Suggest drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability.
Program billet parts with minimal fixturing using stock tabs, frames, or other methods.
Design and machine fixture tooling as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.
Keep products moving and alert management when bottlenecks occur.
Provide ideas for process improvements.
Work directly with machines, engineering teams and leadership, machinists, and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

The CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
Work with various CAM softwares (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.
Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines.
Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise.
Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.
Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
Provide consistent ideas for process improvements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.
Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution

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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