Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Mechanical Subassemblies Technician

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$35 - $48 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
A technical background in mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, or a related field through trade school, military service, or equivalent experience is required.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical assembly is required.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), assembly procedures, and specifications is required.
Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and torque wrenches is required.

Responsibilities

Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms, including hinges, latches, deployment systems, actuators, and release mechanisms.
Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and procedures for flight and development hardware.
Perform mechanical inspections, torque verification, alignment, and fit checks.
Support functional testing, environmental testing, and troubleshooting of mechanisms.
Document build steps, nonconformances, and test results in manufacturing and quality systems.
Maintain cleanliness and configuration control of flight hardware.
Work with engineers, quality personnel, and other technicians to resolve issues and improve processes.
Support rework, repair, and root-cause investigations as needed.

As a Mechanical Subassemblies Technician at Impulse, you will support the assembly, integration, test, and maintenance of spacecraft mechanisms and mechanical subsystems. This role works hands-on with precision hardware that must perform reliably in launch and space environments, following detailed procedures and strict quality standards.

Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft mechanisms including: hinges, latches, deployment systems, actuators, and release mechanisms
Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and procedures for flight and development hardware
Perform mechanical inspections, torque verification, alignment, and fit checks
Support functional testing, environmental testing, and troubleshooting of mechanisms
Document build steps, nonconformances, and test results in manufacturing and quality systems
Maintain cleanliness and configuration control of flight hardware
Work closely with engineers, quality, and other technicians to resolve issues and improve processes
Support rework, repair, and root-cause investigations as needed

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Technical background in mechanical systems, aerospace manufacturing, or related field (trade school, military, or equivalent experience).
3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical assembly
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T as well as assembly procedures and specifications
Proficient with hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches)

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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