Impulse Space · 5 months ago
Senior Tooling/Ground Support Engineer
Impulse Space is a company focused on producing high-performance spacecraft, and they are seeking a Tooling/Ground Support Engineer to design tooling and support equipment. The role involves collaborating with a team to develop prototypes and solve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
5+ years professional experience designing fixtures or tooling
Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
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
Preferred
Proven experience working 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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Recent News
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