Manufacturing Engineer (Tank Weldment/Primary Structure)

Responsibilities

• Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware
• Own selection of manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase. Identify manufacturing options to inform design. Own requirements associated with the manufacturing process.
• Provide subject matter expertise on primary structure manufacturing processes including fusion welding, solid state welding, raw material processing, machining, non-destructive examination, and mechanical joining processes. Participate in design trades and sign off on key decisions on how hardware is made.
• Design, build and activate factory production cells. Own factory layouts including material movement, build process flows, lifting and rigging solutions, and facilities requirements
• Optimize and accelerate existing manufacturing processes for tank integration & supporting structures
• Work directly with machinists, welders & technicians to produce hardware that meets all technical requirements. Ideate and execute on projects to improve the technicians’ experience and provide design for manufacturability feedback based on technician feedback.
• 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, automation efforts and new capability development

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience

Preferred

• Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years' of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience within aerospace or related industry working with metallics structures

Previous experience working within a start-up

• 3+ years' of demonstrated experience with welding (laser, friction stir weld, TIG, etc.)
• Prior experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or automotive composite part design and fabrication
• Experience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

Additional Note

Leveling will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or related field
• Demonstrate experience in developing manufacturing processes

Experience working in a hardware development environment

• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools
• Ability to adapt from a quick and scrappy work environment to a mature highly controlled production environment

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.

Compensation

$115,000 - $185,000 / year