Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Tooling/Ground Support Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$130k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
At least five years of professional experience designing fixtures or tooling.
Demonstrated experience using computer-aided design (CAD) and preparing manufacturing drawings.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale, and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures.
Own the design, development, and implementation of test equipment to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures.
Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support the development and prototyping of spacecraft designs and test stands.
Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs.
Solve complex technical challenges with an emphasis on speed of execution.

As a Tooling/Ground Support Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing tooling, fixturing, and support equipment, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures
Own design, development, and implementation of test equipment for to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures
Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support development and prototype of spacecraft designs and test stands
Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs
Solve complex technical challenges with emphasis on speed of execution

Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
5+ years professional experience designing fixtures or tooling
Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

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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