Propulsion Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support development and production of additive propulsion hardware. You will collaborate with propulsion and manufacturing engineers to take hardware from initial drawings to functional parts.

The role combines hands-on work with additive platforms, optimization, troubleshooting, and data-driven improvements, while coordinating with OEMs and suppliers to drive robust, repeatable processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting development and production of additive products for propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with design, analysis, and manufacturing engineers.
• Hands-on work with additive platforms including optimization and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, analysis, materials, responsible engineers and other manufacturing engineers in developing the next iteration of propulsion hardware
• Work hands-on with additive platforms, including optimization, troubleshooting, and calibration, while coordinating with OEMs for improvements
• Drive and identify projects to make the printer platforms more robust and repeatable based on machine issues, failed builds, and sensor monitoring/in process data acquisition
• Produce and optimize strategies for full manufacturing processes (procedures, quality verifications)
• Working with vendors to define requirements for additively manufacturing hardware
• Develop new additive processes & materials to support efficient propulsion products
• Drive and identify projects to make the printer platforms more robust and repeatable based on machine issues, failed builds, and sensor monitoring/in process data acquisition
• Produce and improve reports, procedures, and manuals to document results and refine development processes
• Support component testing as it relates to verification and validation of additive hardware (proof, leak, flow, fit tests)
• Manage hardware manufacturing process

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Tools

Additive platforms

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support development and production of additive propulsion hardware. You will collaborate with propulsion and manufacturing engineers to take hardware from initial drawings to functional parts.

The role combines hands-on work with additive platforms, optimization, troubleshooting, and data-driven improvements, while coordinating with OEMs and suppliers to drive robust, repeatable processes.