Impulse Space

Composites Technician

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Full Time

2 minutes ago

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Job description

As a Composites Technician at Impulse, you will be responsible for manufacturing composite and metallic structures for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

Perform composites lamination work such as filament winding, vacuum bagging, hand layup, oven curing, and layup tool preparation
Operate cutting machines for composites raw materials and cured flat panel
Perform composites assembly work such as hand trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastener and insert installation
Bond and assemble thermal protection materials to metallic and composite structures
Apply coatings, sealants, adhesives, and primers to surfaces for surface protection and bonding
Perform composites and metallics assembly work such as drilling, bolting, applying safety wire, and installing bushings
Review work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performed
Work with engineering to develop test panels and parts to help develop and optimize composites designs
Hand drilling, match drilling, step drilling, tapping, countersinking, and chamfering using pneumatic drills and hand tools
Install fasteners (Hi-Loks, nuts, bolts, etc.), safety cable, inserts, use clecos, and bucking bars
Perform cleaning operations on composite and metallic structures using solvents
Interface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend engineering improvements
Use basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sanders

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ year of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environment, working specifically with composites materials

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience performing complex composite scarf repairs with ply splices and curved surfaces
Experience with grinding off bonded composites hardware on complex curved surfaces
Experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking tight-tolerance holes using electric or pneumatic tools
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section views
5+ years' of demonstrated experience with composites assembly work on rockets, launch vehicles, or spacecraft

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.