Structures Technician

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Structures Technician to manufacture metallic and composite spacecraft structures, performing drilling, fastening, bonding and inspection in a fast-paced production environment. You will read drawings, install hardware, work with composites, and support engineering improvements while adhering to safety, quality standards, and ITAR/EAR compliance.

This role offers competitive compensation from $30 to $45 per hour, plus benefits including stock options,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years hands-on hardware manufacturing in production.
• 5+ years structural assembly experience on rockets or spacecraft.
• Experience drilling, reaming, countersinking tight-tolerance holes with electric/pneumatic tools.
• Experience with composites lamination, vacuum bagging and assembly work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints with symbols.
• Experience with hardware integration (avionics, propulsion, pneumatics, final clean).

Responsibilities

• Assemble metallic and composite structures per work instructions.
• Drill, bolt, fit fasteners, use safety wire and bushings.
• Install fasteners, safety cable, inserts; use clecos and bucking bars.
• Bond and assemble thermal protection materials.
• Perform cleaning on structures with solvents.
• Assemble composites including laminations, bonding, fasteners.
• Prepare composites: lamination, curing, tool prep.
• Operate cutting machines for composites and panels.
• Apply coatings, sealants, adhesives, primers for bonding.
• Interface with engineering to improve work instructions.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Reading blueprints

Composites lamination

Vacuum bagging

Drilling

Fastener installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Electric tools

Job description

Description

As a

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

As a Structures Technician at Impulse, you will be responsible for manufacturing metallic and composite structures for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallics assembly work such as drilling, bolting, applying safety wire, and installing bushings
• Hand drilling, match drilling, step drilling, tapping, countersinking, and chamfering using pneumatic drills and hand tools
• Install fasteners (Hi-Loks, nuts, bolts, etc.), safety cable, inserts, use clecos, and bucking bars
• Bond and assemble thermal protection materials to metallic and composite structures
• Perform cleaning operations on metallic and composite structures using solvents
• Perform composites assembly work such as hand trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastener and insert installation
• Perform composites lamination work such as filament winding, vacuum bagging, oven curing, and tool preparation
• Operate cutting machines for composites raw materials and cured flat panels
• Apply coatings, sealants, adhesives, and primers to surfaces for surface protection and bonding
• Interface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend engineering improvements
• Use basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sanders
• Perform hardware repairs such as removing fasteners, upsizing holes, removals, and thread chasing
• Install cryogenic seals and fittings
• Perform tube fabrication operations such as cutting, bending, flaring, proofing, and assembly of seals and fittings
• Review work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ year of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environment

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years' of demonstrated experience with structural assembly work on rockets, launch vehicles, or spacecraft
• Experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking tight-tolerance holes using electric or pneumatic tools
• Experience with composites lamination, vacuum bagging, and assembly work
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section views
• Experience with hardware integration such as avionics, propulsion systems, pneumatics, and final clean

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.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.