Manufacturing Engineer (Tube Shop)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Tube Shop) to support flight-critical tube assemblies for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems. You'll develop, qualify, and improve fabrication processes for rigid and flexible tubing, including bending, flaring, swaging, welding, and assembly.

In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with technicians to implement work instructions, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with design engineers to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing engineering role (aerospace or high-precision industries preferred).
• Hands-on shop-floor experience and comfort working directly with technicians and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and continuously improve tube fabrication processes including CNC tube bending, end preparation, orbital welding, cleaning, and assembly
• Author and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and define custom tooling or fixtures as needed
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for technicians on the floor. Troubleshoot build issues in real time
• Collaborate with design and integration engineers to ensure tube routing and assembly designs are producible and optimized for scale
• Ensure all operations meet strict aerospace process controls. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for non-conformances

Skills

Shop-floor experience

Lean manufacturing

GD&T knowledge

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Tube bending

Orbital welding

Swagelok fittings

Parker fittings

Job description

Department

Manufacturing

Location

Redondo Beach

Compensation

$105,000 - $145,000 / year

Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer (Tube Shop) at Impulse, you will support the build of flight-critical tube assemblies for spacecraft propulsion, fluid transfer, and structural subsystems. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and improving the fabrication processes for rigid and flexible tubing, including bending, flaring, swaging, welding, and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and continuously improve tube fabrication processes including CNC tube bending, end preparation, Orbital welding, cleaning, and assembly
• Author and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and define custom tooling or fixtures as needed
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for technicians on the floor. Troubleshoot build issues in real time
• Collaborate with design and integration engineers to ensure tube routing and assembly designs are producible and optimized for scale
• Ensure all operations meet strict aerospace process controls. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for non-conformances

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 1+ year of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing engineering role (aerospace or high-precision industries preferred)
• Demonstrated hands-on, shop-floor experience and comfort working directly with technicians and tooling

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with tube bending, welding, or assembly (orbital welding, Swagelok, or Parker fittings a plus)
• Working knowledge of GD&T, aerospace drawing standards, and industry specifications (such as D17.1, IEST-STD-CC1264, and 91-710)
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process specifications
• Welding engineering including welding development or metallurgical background

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.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.