Impulse Space

Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Tank Weldments at Impulse, you will be responsible for building the primary pressure boundary for Impulse’s new “Helios” kick-stage vehicle. This role requires execution on aggressive timelines and rapid design iterations, focusing on design for manufacturability and the development of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware.
• Select manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase and identify options to inform design.
• Provide subject matter expertise on primary structure manufacturing processes including fusion welding and machining.
• Design, build and activate factory production cells, including factory layouts and material movement.
• Optimize and accelerate existing manufacturing processes for tank integration & supporting structures.
• Work directly with machinists, welders & technicians to produce hardware that meets technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to outside vendors and support supply chain development.
• Update designs, manufacturing processes, and documentation to support continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing capital projects, including new facility activations and automation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
• Demonstrate experience in developing manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a hardware development environment.
• 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new tools.
• Ability to adapt from a quick and scrappy work environment to a mature highly controlled production environment.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

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.
• Long-term incentives may be available in the form of stock options.