Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Impulse Space
Spacecraft Machining
$145-185k
+ Stock options
Office located in Redondo Beach, CA
In-space mobility company
Open for applications
In-space mobility company
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$145-185k
+ Stock options
Office located in Redondo Beach, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate humanity's future in space through efficient transportation anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
- 5+ year(s) of experience with CNC machines and various CAM packages (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
- 5+ year(s) of experience in a design, test, manufacturing, or production environment
- Experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc
- Experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
- Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
- Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams
Desirable
- 8+ years of demonstrated experience with CNC machines and various CAM packages (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, experience programming in MAX-PAC
- Excited to setup, work on and manufacture hardware on the shop floor. Develop production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing
- Self-starter able to identify problems and implement solutions with limited supervision
- Experience on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc
- Experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
- Extremely 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 environment
- Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed
- Python / SQL programming experience or similar
- High attention to detail and rapid pace of execution
What the job involves
- As a Seinor Manufacturing Engineer for Machining you will own all aspects of manufacturing turbopump components, set up machining cells, and iterate products from development test articles to high volume production
- Impulse is building an exceptional team and this position is a growth opportunity open to high performers of any experience level above the basic qualifications (Staff, Principal, etc.)
- You'll own all aspects of turbomachinery component manufacturing from product inception and iteration to volume production
- Work with various CAM softwares (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
- Programming turbomachinery in MAX-PAC, Hypermill or similar
- Install advanced CNC machining work centers and develop processes for prototype, test and flight hardware
- Work with the design and development teams to iterate designs for manufacturability and produce highly reliable, cost-efficient components
- Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
- Grow your experience in numerous manufacturing fields to advance in house production capabilities and forge our path through space
Application process
- Stage 1: Application Review
- Stage 2: Resume Review
- Stage 3: Intro Phone Interview
- Stage 4: Technical Phone Interview(s)
- Stage 6: Offer!
Our take
Impulse Space is developing a line of orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) that enhance satellite manoeuvrability in space. The company offers products like Mira, for last-mile satellite deliveries and Helios, which can move spacecraft from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit in under 24 hours.
Recognizing the strategic value of manoeuvrable spacecraft, the US Space Force awarded Impulse a $34.5M contract for two missions set for 2026. These missions, Victus Surgo and Victus Salo, will demonstrate in-space operations and enhance space domain awareness, showcasing the Space Force's focus on quickly responding to threats in a congested space environment.
Alongside this, the company secured substantial funding that will allow it to expand its operations and advance its OTV technology. With a proven track record of successful missions and strategic partnerships with the Department of Defense, Impulse is well-positioned to lead in the growing market for responsive satellite services.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2025
$300m
SERIES C
Oct 2024
$150m
SERIES B
Total funding: $585m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We've got you and your family covered for all eventualities
- Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse's success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
- Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than "balance". When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you're in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees
Company HQ
South Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA
Leadership
Thomas Mueller
(Founder, CEO & CTO)Prior to founding Impulse Space in 2021, they spent almost 2 decades at SpaceX, initially as a VP of Propulsion Engineering before becoming the Propulsion CTO.
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