Impulse Space
Manufacturing Engineer (Tank Weldment/Primary Structure)
2651 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
On-site · Full-time · $115k–$185k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Additional Note: Leveling will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Own the entire manufacturing life cycle for assigned projects & hardware
- Own selection of manufacturing processes during the hardware design phase. Identify manufacturing options to inform design. Own requirements associated with the manufacturing process.
- Provide subject matter expertise on primary structure manufacturing processes including fusion welding, solid state welding, raw material processing, machining, non-destructive examination, and mechanical joining processes. Participate in design trades and sign off on key decisions on how hardware is made.
- Design, build and activate factory production cells. Own factory layouts including material movement, build process flows, lifting and rigging solutions, and facilities requirements
- Optimize and accelerate existing manufacturing processes for tank integration & supporting structures
- Work directly with machinists, welders & technicians to produce hardware that meets all technical requirements. Ideate and execute on projects to improve the technicians’ experience and provide design for manufacturability feedback based on technician feedback.
- Provide technical guidance to outside vendors and support supply chain development
- Update designs, manufacturing processes, and documentation to support continuous improvement
- Support manufacturing capital projects, including new facility activations, automation efforts and new capability development
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or related field
- Demonstrate experience in developing manufacturing processes
- Experience working in a hardware development environment
- 3+ years of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience
- Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools
- Ability to adapt from a quick and scrappy work environment to a mature highly controlled production environment
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Masters' degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years' of demonstrated hands-on manufacturing experience within aerospace or related industry working with metallics structures
- Previous experience working within a start-up
- 3+ years' of demonstrated experience with welding (laser, friction stir weld, TIG, etc.)
- Prior experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or automotive composite part design and fabrication
- Experience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
- Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
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.