Senior Integration Engineer (Tanks & Domes) Redondo Beach Department Manufacturing Employment Type

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Integration Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in developing innovative integration processes for aerospace structures. This exciting position involves managing tank builds, collaborating with diverse teams, and optimizing manufacturing procedures to ensure timely delivery. You will be at the forefront of aerospace technology, contributing to a groundbreaking vehicle designed to revolutionize satellite delivery. If you are passionate about aerospace and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in an industry-leading firm.

Benefits

Stock Options

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing manufacturing processes from scratch.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Responsibilities

• Own tank builds through final integration and manage multidisciplinary schedules.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for tank integration.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes Development

Integration Experience

Communication Skills

Mechanical Experience

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SOLIDWORKS

Industrial Control Systems

Job description

Senior Integration Engineer (Tanks & Domes)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

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

Description

As a Senior/Staff Tanks Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for developing processes for dome, structures, and tank integration.

Helios is Impulse's new vehicle, a 3rd stage/kick stage. Launching in 2026, it is designed to take satellites & payloads to GEO faster & cheaper than today's capability.

Responsibilities

• Own Helios tank builds through final integration
• Build, organize, and manage a multidisciplinary schedule to drive delivery of the tanks on time
• Work and communicate effectively at a technical level with numerous teams across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, test, and manufacturing
• Work with Responsible Engineers to solidify proper manufacturing and integration processes
• Develop & optimize manufacturing processes, procedures, and specifications for tank integration & supporting structures
• Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware
• Work directly with technicians and machinists to produce high-quality hardware
• Work directly with outside vendors, including periodic visits to those vendors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience of developing manufacturing processes from scratch
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience integrating, designing, and/or building an aerospace, industrial, chemical, or material manufacturing process

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
• 9+ years of demonstrated hands-on integration experience within aerospace
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs) and test automation
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical experience: welding, automotive, pumps/valves, rocketry, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft, propulsion systems, and aerospace hardware
• Experience with 3 or more of the following manufacturing/integration processes:
  • Metallic or spring-energized seals in cryogenic environments
  • Vehicle/subsystem functional checkouts and testing (i.e. pneumatic, electrical, proof & leak)
  • Installing ESD-sensitive components & instrumentation
  • Cleaning and maintaining hardware cleanliness for propellant service
  • Fabrication/final assembly of spacecraft insulation and/or other thermal protection systems

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay are 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.