Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Spacecraft Machining)

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.).

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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