Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Manufacturing Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Manufacturing Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. The role involves developing and manufacturing state-of-the-art soft goods for spacecraft and vehicles. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and significant hands-on manufacturing experience.

As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for developing processes, generating standards, and collaborating with technicians to ensure high-quality production. The position offers a salary range of $135,000 - $185,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field is mandatory.
• 5+ years of direct hands-on manufacturing experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with MLI's and soft goods in a production environment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes for MLI’s and spacecraft textiles.
• Own process development and integration for both flight and development hardware.
• Generate manufacturing standards and work instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

CAD software proficiency

Part fabrication

Creative design solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, materials, aerospace)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Compensation: $135,000 - $185,000 / year

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Redondo Beach

Description

As a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse Space you will develop and manufacture state-of-the-art soft goods and multi-layer insulation (MLI) builds for current & future vehicles. You will work with cross-dis­cipline engineering teams & outside vendors to deliver flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes to fabricate parts with MLI’s and spacecraft textile products
• Own process development, build, test, and integration for both flight and development hardware
• Generate soft goods manufacturing standards, work instructions, and process specifications
• Tooling design for part fabrication, shop aids, and assembly
• Work directly with technicians to produce high-quality hardware
• Work directly with outside vendors
• Spec, purchase, and implement equipment to aid in part fabrication
• Develop and implement shop floor layouts to establish new production cells
• Engage in development projects to test feasibility of new part designs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, aerospace engineering, or a similar field
• 5+ years of direct hands‑on manufacturing experience in a production and/or development environment
• 2+ years of direct hands‑on experience with part fabrication utilizing MLI’s and soft goods
• Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, aerospace engineering, or a similar field
• 5+ years of direct hands‑on experience with part fabrication utilizing MLI’s and soft goods
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience working on soft goods for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or satellites
• Develops creative design solutions to complex problems
• Ability to work with complex assemblies
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

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.