Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion Components)

Company Name: Impulse Space

Job Details: $140k-$180k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/5z5mnkgdoaahzkf6

Job Description: Posted 2w agoSenior Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion Components)@ Impulse SpaceView All JobsWebsiteRedondo Beach, California, United States$140k-$180k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:owning build, creating fixtures, designing testRequirements Summary:Bachelor’s in engineering or physics; 5+ years hardware manufacturing; design for manufacturability; develop production processes; hands-on fabrication and testing; collaboration with design and QA.Technical Tools Mentioned:NX CAD, GD&T, Python, SQL, Instrumentation, Data acquisition, Welding equipment, Lathes, Mills
As a Senior Components Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse, you will assist with build & fabrication of components for propulsion and vehicle control systems. Work alongside propulsion component designers to take hardware from initial drawings, to fabricated assemblies, to fully integrated onto our vehicles. Impulse Space is seeking hands-on engineers who want to work in a rapidly iterative production environment.   Responsibilities  Own the build, assembly and testing of propulsion and vehicle control system componentsCreate assembly and test work instructions, as well as design fixtures and tooling to enable rate production Design, manufacture and maintain automated high pressure test equipmentLead creative changes to production process and hardware Collaborate and work closely with design engineers, build and test technicians, internal machine shops and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturabilityResolve and analyze manufacturing and test discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly)Support component testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow and functional checkouts, etc.   Minimum Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or physics 5+ years of experience manufacturing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware via professional work experience and/or project/research-based student experienceDemonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability and complex assembliesDemonstrated results with product or process improvementsHands-on experience with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, tube bending, machining, welding, etc.)Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams  Preferred Skills and Experience  8+ years' of manufacturing experience working directly with components or sub-assemblies in an aerospace environmentDemonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing Self-starter able to identify problems and implement solutions with limited supervisionExperience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and data reviewHands-on experience trouble-shooting, building and testing hardwareExtremely hands on. Experience with fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools, manual lathes/mills, calipers, welding equipment, etc.)Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and work holding design and analysis Prior experience working in a fast-paced agile product development environmentFlexible schedule and willing to travel as neededPython / SQL programming experience or similarHigh attention to detail and rapid pace of executionAdditional Information:Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.