Senior Spacecraft Machining Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own spacecraft chassis and aluminum panel fabrication, set up machining cells, and drive production from development through high‑volume runs.

You’ll work with CAM software (NX, MasterCam, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill) and install CNC work centers, developing processes for prototype, test and flight hardware while collaborating with design teams to improve manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with CNC machines and CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.).
• 5+ years in a design, test, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Experience on 5-axis mills and/or routers.
• Experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Ability to rapidly pick up CAM software and manage large tool libraries.
• Demonstrated ownership and ability to work in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of spacecraft component manufacturing from product inception and iteration to volume production.
• Work with CAM software and rapidly learn new tools to become expert.
• Install CNC work centers and develop processes for prototype, test and flight hardware.
• Iterate designs with the team for manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.
• Grow experience across manufacturing fields to advance in-house capabilities.

Skills

CNC machining

CAM packages

5-axis mills

Problem solving

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Mastercam

Fusion 360

ESPRIT

Hypermill

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own spacecraft chassis and aluminum panel fabrication, set up machining cells, and drive production from development through high‑volume runs.

You’ll work with CAM software (NX, MasterCam, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill) and install CNC work centers, developing processes for prototype, test and flight hardware while collaborating with design teams to improve manufacturability and reliability.