Programming Specialist

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks a Programming Specialist to lead CNC programming and machining operations across 3‑ and 5‑axis machines, partnering with engineers and shop staff to optimize programs and procedures.

You will work with CAM software (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill) and interface with controls from Siemens, Heidenhain, Okuma OSP and Fanuc, while mentoring teammates and driving manufacturability improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming experience with CAM packages.
• Experience on 5-axis mills and live tooling lathes.
• Hands-on with manual CNC mills/lathes and rapid CAM software learning.
• Strong attention to detail and fast-paced execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC programming and machining operations for 3‑ and 5‑axis machines.
• Collaborate with engineering, machinists, and operations to optimize programs.
• Work with CAM software and machine controls to deliver parts efficiently.
• Mentor teammates and suggest manufacturability improvements.
• Set up fixtures and tooling to enable rapid part production.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis milling

CAM software

Python

Mentorship

Tools

HSM Works

Fusion 360

ESPRIT

Hypermill

Siemens

Heidenhain

Okuma OSP

Fanuc

Job description

Programming Specialist

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Description

The Programming Specialist role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
• Work with various CAM softwares (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
• Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Siemens, Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Fanuc, etc.
• Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines.
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
• Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
• Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise.
• Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly.
• Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
• Provide consistent ideas for process improvements and mentorship

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.
• Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
• 6+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
• Python programming experience or similar

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.