Impulse Space

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks)

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$135-175k

Full Time

23 minutes ago

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Job 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.