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Impulse Space

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks) Job at Impulse Space in Redondo Beach

Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, CA, United States


Job Description

Job Description
Description
As a Senior Tanks Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible with developing processes for dome, structures, and tank manufacturing for Helios. 

Helios is Impulse's new vehicle - a 3rd stage/kick stage. Launching in 2026, it is designed to take satellites & payloads to GEO for 1/3rd of today's current cost. 


Responsibilities
  • Work with Responsible Engineers to solidify proper manufacturing processes
  • Develop & optimize manufacturing processes for tank integration & supporting structures
  • Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware
  • Work directly with machinists & technicians to produce high-quality hardware 
  • Work directly with outside vendors 
  • Update designs, manufacturing processes, and documentation to support continuous improvement


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or related field 
  • Demonstrated experience of developing manufacturing processes from scratch 
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment
  • 6+ years' of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
  • 10+ years' of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience within aerospace or related industry working with metallics structures
  • Previous experience working within a start-up
  • 4+ years' of demonstrated experience with welding (laser, friction stir weld, TIG, etc.)
Additional 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.