Impulse Space

Impulse Space is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanisms) in Redondo Beach

Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, CA, United States, 90278

Job Description

Description

As a Mechanisms Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse, you will work directly on building mechanisms for our brand new Mira v2 Spacecraft. You will work with Responsible Engineers to develop hardware with an intense focus on scalable manufacturing, testing and ensure we help deliver a fully functional spacecraft to the launch pad.

Responsibilities

Lead the production, assembly, and integration of spacecraft structural mechanisms for the Mira v2 spacecraft
Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to full rate production
Influence new product designs with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly feedback
Implement design changes, process improvements, and build flow changes to existing products to reduce assembly/fabrication hours and build cost
Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies (resolving issues for design, fabrication and assembly)
Conceptualize and develop tooling, fixturing, and shop aides to enhance production processes as needed
Lead interdisciplinary teams through root cause analysis process to resolve mechanism performance anomalies during functional/performance testing and integration

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of science degree in aerospace, manufacturing or mechanical engineering
2+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing experience
Demonstrated experience authoring work instructions and/or test procedures to build and validate interdisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master of science degree in aerospace, manufacturing or mechanical engineering
5+ years' of demonstrated experience with spacecraft or aircraft structural assemblies
Process development, facility and line layouts, PFMEA, Error-Proofing
Demonstrated knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as: machining, welding, drilling, sheet metal forming
Demonstrated experience working with data acquisition systems

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.