Composites Technician (2nd Shift)

As a Composites Technician at Impulse, you will be responsible for manufacturing composite and metallic structures for the Mira spacecraft, and Helios, our third-stage/kick-stage.

NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position, which runs approximately from 12:30pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities

• Perform composites lamination work such as filament winding, vacuum bagging, hand layup, oven curing, and layup tool preparation
• Operate cutting machines for composites raw materials and cured flat panel
• Perform composites assembly work such as hand trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastener and insert installation
• Bond and assemble thermal protection materials to metallic and composite structures
• Apply coatings, sealants, adhesives, and primers to surfaces for surface protection and bonding
• Perform composites and metallics assembly work such as drilling, bolting, applying safety wire, and installing bushings
• Review work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performed
• Work with engineering to develop test panels and parts to help develop and optimize composites designs
• Hand drilling, match drilling, step drilling, tapping, countersinking, and chamfering using pneumatic drills and hand tools
• Install fasteners (Hi-Loks, nuts, bolts, etc.), safety cable, inserts, use clecos, and bucking bars
• Perform cleaning operations on composite and metallic structures using solvents
• Interface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend engineering improvements
• Use basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sanders

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ year of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environment, working specifically with composites materials