Spacecraft Composites Technician

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is hiring a Composites Technician to manufacture composite and metallic structures for the Mira spacecraft and Helios stages. You will laminate, bond and assemble parts, inspect workmanship, and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.

Role requires 3+ years in composites manufacturing, readiness to work with aerospace hardware, and precise use of shop tools. ITAR/EAR considerations apply, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of hands-on hardware manufacturing with composites.
• Experience with rockets/spacecraft materials is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints with tolerance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform composites lamination including filament winding, vacuum bagging, layup and curing.
• Operate cutting machines for composites materials and cured panels.
• Assemble composites and metals, bonding, fasteners and inserts.
• Bond thermal protection materials to structures and apply coatings.
• Review instructions and complete work buyoffs as work progresses.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop test panels and optimize designs.
• Use shop tools: saws, mills, drills, routers, deburrs, sanders.

Skills

Composites assembly

Spacecraft experience

COPV manufacturing

Drawing & blueprints

Composite scarf repairs

Precision drilling/tolerances

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Saws

Mills

Drill presses

Hand routers

Deburr tools

Sanders

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is hiring a Composites Technician to manufacture composite and metallic structures for the Mira spacecraft and Helios stages. You will laminate, bond and assemble parts, inspect workmanship, and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.

Role requires 3+ years in composites manufacturing, readiness to work with aerospace hardware, and precise use of shop tools. ITAR/EAR considerations apply, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a