Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Composites Manufacturing EngineerDepartment: ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Spencer Jacobs, Principal Manufacturing EngineerCompensation: $95,000 - $135,000 / yearDescriptionAs a Composites Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse Space you will development and manufacture state-of-the-art composite builds for current & future vehicles. You will work with cross-discipline engineering teams & outside vendors to deliver flight hardware. ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all aspects of various flight and development composite parts from process development, to build, test, and integrationComposite material coupon fabrication, testing, and allowables developmentContinuously improve process development surrounding all aspects of composite part manufacturingOwn various composite process specification drafting and developmentTooling design for composite part fabrication, shop aids, and assemblyWork directly with machinists & technicians to produce high-quality hardware Work directly with outside vendors Spec, purchase, and implement equipment to aid in composite fabricationEngage in various development projects to test feasibility of composite part designsMinimum QualificationsBachelors' degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering2+ years of direct hands on experience with composite part fabrication utilizing prepreg, wet laminate, or filament windingDemonstrates extreme attention to detail Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new toolsAbility to adapt from a quick and scrappy work environment to a mature highly controlled production environmentPreferred Skills and ExperienceMasters' degree in mechanical or materials engineering6+ years of direct hands on experience with composite part fabrication utilizing prepreg, wet laminate, or filament windingCreative design solutions to complex problemsAbility to work with complex assembliesExperience with Siemens NXPrior experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or automotive composite part design and fabricationExperience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effortExperience in a startup or agile development environmentAbility to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphereAdditional 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.