Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Spacecraft Machining)

About the role

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will own all aspects of manufacturing spacecraft chassis & aluminum panels, 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.).

Own all aspects of spacecraft component manufacturing from product inception and iteration to volume production (i.e. tank skins, vehicle structures, large & thin aluminum hardware)
Work with various CAM software (i.e. NX, MasterCam) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
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

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
5+ year(s) of experience with CNC machines and various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, 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 and/or routers
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