Impulse Space · 1 month ago
CNC Programmer (2nd Shift)
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expImpulse Space is a manufacturing company seeking a CNC Programmer for their 2nd shift. The role involves optimizing machining programs and procedures while working with various CNC machines and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure efficient production.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
Work with various CAM softwares (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc
Familiarity managing digital tool libraries to increase shop throughput and managing tool magazines
Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for various cutting strategies
Able and ready to offer suggestions on drawing or design changes to improve manufacturability
Ability to program billet parts with minimal fixturing by using stock tabs, frames or otherwise
Design and machine scrappy fixture tooling on the fly and as needed to manufacture parts rapidly
Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered
Provide consistent ideas for process improvements
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc
Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution
Preferred
Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
Python programming experience or similar
Benefits
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
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
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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