Impulse Space

Tooling/Ground Support Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$100-150k

Full Time

7 days ago

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Job description

As a Tooling/Ground Support Engineer, you will be responsible for designing tooling, fixturing, and support equipment, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures
Own design, development, and implementation of test equipment for to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures
Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support development and prototype of spacecraft designs and test stands
Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs
Solve complex technical challenges with emphasis on speed of execution

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
3+ years experience designing fixtures or tooling (student project and internship experience qualifies)
Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with metrology systems such as ROMER Arms, optical scanners, and laser trackers
Machining, fabrication, welding, or composite manufacturing experience
Ability to work with and manage large assemblies
Working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with lifting and rigging methods
Experience with NX/Teamcenter
Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.