Tooling Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Redondo Beach, United States Impulse Space Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionAs a Tooling Design Engineer, 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 
  • 3+ years experience designing fixtures or tooling (student project and internship experience qualifies)
  • Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience 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.

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