Senior Tooling/Ground Support Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an experienced Tooling/Ground Support Engineer in Redondo Beach to design tooling, fixtures, and test equipment for metallic and composite spacecraft structures.

You will collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers, supporting development from concept to prototype while coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain teams to deliver robust designs on aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing fixtures or tooling.
• Experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures.
• Own design, development, and implementation of test equipment for to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures.
• Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support development and prototype of spacecraft designs and test stands.
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs.
• Solve complex technical challenges with emphasis on speed of execution.

Skills

Fixture design

CAD design

3D modeling

Manufacturing drawings

Large assemblies

GD&T

Machining experience

Startup/agile

Effective communication

Tooling design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

ROMER arms

Optical scanners

Laser trackers

NX

Teamcenter

Welding & fabrication tools

Job description

Department

Vehicle Engineering

Location

Redondo Beach

Compensation

$130,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

As a Tooling/Ground Support Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing tooling, fixturing, and support equipment, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures
• Own design, development, and implementation of test equipment for to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures
• Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support development and prototype of spacecraft designs and test stands
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs
• Solve complex technical challenges with emphasis on speed of execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
• 5+ years professional experience designing fixtures or tooling
• Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Proven experience working with metrology systems such as ROMER Arms, optical scanners, and laser trackers
• Machining, fabrication, welding, or composite manufacturing experience
• Ability to work with and manage large assemblies
• Working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with lifting and rigging methods
• Experience with NX/Teamcenter
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

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.

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.