Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer for Flight Hardware

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Engineer to develop and manufacture state-of-the-art composite builds for current and future vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams and external vendors to deliver flight hardware.

The role requires hands-on experience with prepreg, wet laminate, or filament winding, CAD proficiency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years of hands-on composite part fabrication experience.
• 2+ years of full lifecycle COPV design/production.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of flight and development composite parts from process to build and test.
• Fabricate coupons, develop test data and allowables.
• Improve composite part manufacturing processes.
• Draft and develop composite process specifications.
• Design tooling for fabrication, shop aids, and assembly.
• Collaborate with machinists, technicians, and external vendors.
• Specify, purchase, and implement equipment for composite fabrication.
• Engage in development projects to test feasibility of designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree in mechanical or materials engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Engineer to develop and manufacture state-of-the-art composite builds for current and future vehicles. You will collaborate with cross-discipline engineering teams and external vendors to deliver flight hardware.

The role requires hands-on experience with prepreg, wet laminate, or filament winding, CAD proficiency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production environment.