Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionAs a Composites Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse Space you will development and manufacture state-of-the-art composite builds for current & future vehicles. You will work with cross-discipline engineering teams & outside vendors to deliver flight hardware. 
Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of various flight and development composite parts from process development, to build, test, and integration
• Composite material coupon fabrication, testing, and allowables development
• Continuously improve process development surrounding all aspects of composite part manufacturing
• Own various composite process specification drafting and development
• Tooling design for composite part fabrication, shop aids, and assembly
• Work directly with machinists & technicians to produce high-quality hardware 
• Work directly with outside vendors 
• Spec, purchase, and implement equipment to aid in composite fabrication
• Engage in various development projects to test feasibility of composite part designs
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 2+ years of direct hands on experience with composite part fabrication utilizing prepreg, wet laminate, or filament winding
• Demonstrates extreme attention to detail  
• 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
  
  

Skills and Experience

• Masters' degree in mechanical or materials engineering
• 6+ years of direct hands on experience with composite part fabrication utilizing prepreg, wet laminate, or filament winding
• Creative design solutions to complex problems
• Ability to work with complex assemblies
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Prior experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or automotive composite part design and fabrication
• Experience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
  
  

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.


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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 , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.