Composites Manufacturing Engineer jobs in United States
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Impulse Space · 3 days ago

Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, focused on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit with its fleet of vehicles. As a Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop and manufacture advanced composite builds for vehicles, collaborating with engineering teams and vendors to deliver flight hardware.

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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

Qualification

Composite part fabricationCAD software proficiencyMechanical engineering degreeSiemens NX experienceAttention to detailCreative design solutionsWork autonomouslyExperience in agile environment

Required

Bachelors' degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
1+ 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
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

Preferred

Masters' degree in mechanical or materials engineering
3+ 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

Benefits

Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Impulse Space

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Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$525M
Key Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M

Leadership Team

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Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
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