Impulse Space

Materials Technician

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Full Time

6 hours ago

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Job description

As a Materials Technician at Impulse, you will play a crucial hands-on role in supporting our materials engineering team. This position is responsible for the preparation, testing, and basic processing of metallic and non-metallic materials used in our advanced applications.

Responsibilities

Prepare material test specimens from both metallic and non-metallic raw materials using various methods including cutting, machining, mounting, grinding, and polishing according to specifications and standard procedures
Perform a variety of materials tests, including but not limited to: tensile testing, hardness testing (Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop), metallographic preparation and microscopic examination, and potentially basic chemical analysis or non-destructive evaluation
Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment and learn to use new laboratory equipment as it is procured. Assist in setting up any new equipment
Operate furnaces and environmental chambers to perform heat treatments and thermal exposures according to defined schedules and procedures
Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and safety protocols
Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment
Follow all safety guidelines and procedures for handling materials and operating equipment

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience in a technical, laboratory, manufacturing, or workshop environment
Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measurement devices (calipers, micrometers)
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, drawings, and instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Willingness to work safely with potentially hazardous materials and equipment
Ability to lift and move objects up to 40 lbs

Preferred Skills and Experience

2+ years of direct experience preparing metallurgical or materials test specimens
Demonstrated experience performing mechanical tests (tensile, hardness, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with metallographic preparation and analysis
Demonstrated experience operating heat treatment furnaces
Demonstrated experience operating basic machine shop equipment (lathes, mills, band saws)
Familiarity with ASTM or other relevant testing standards
Demonstrated experience working in an aerospace, automotive, or R&D laboratory environment
Demonstrated experience handling both metallic and non-metallic (polymers, composites, ceramics) materials

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.