Tank Weldment Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Tank Weldments in Redondo Beach to own the manufacturing lifecycle and drive design for manufacturability for the Helios kick-stage vehicle.

You will collaborate with machinists, welders, and technicians to meet strict timelines, implement new processes, and work with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience in hardware development environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software and ability to learn new tools.
• Ability to adapt from a fast, scrappy work environment to a mature, controlled production setting.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware.
• Own selection of manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase and inform design.
• Provide SME on primary structure manufacturing processes (fusion welding, solid state welding, machining, NDE, mechanical joining).
• Design, build and activate factory production cells and layouts, including material movement and facilities needs.
• Optimize and accelerate existing manufacturing processes for tank integration and supporting structures.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders and technicians to meet specs and improve manufacturability feedback.
• Provide guidance to outside vendors and support supply chain development.
• Update designs, processes, and documentation to support continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing capital projects, including new facilities and automation.

Skills

CAD software

Design for manufacturability

Welding

Machining

NDE

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Tank Weldments in Redondo Beach to own the manufacturing lifecycle and drive design for manufacturability for the Helios kick-stage vehicle.

You will collaborate with machinists, welders, and technicians to meet strict timelines, implement new processes, and work with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced aerospace environment.