The Role
Set up, operate, and program multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce complex aerospace components. Perform precision inspections, read blueprints/GD&T, manage tooling, troubleshoot machines, perform deburring and preventative maintenance, and collaborate with engineering and leadership to improve processes while maintaining a safe, 5S-compliant shop environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
As an Entry-Level CNC Machinist at Impulse, you will be responsible for machining & manufacturing complex components for spacecraft & rocket engine hardware. Join us in shaping the future; one meticulously crafted component at a time!
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and program multi-axis CNC turn/mill (up to 4-axis) to manufacture complex aerospace components
- Perform precision inspections using an array of metrology equipment to verify dimensions and ensure adherence to drawings and tolerances
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, GD&T, and other technical documents to complete machining operations
- Manage cutting tools in CNC machines, ensuring optimal tool load and measurement for upcoming programs
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, including alarm resolutions and tooling repairs, to maintain maximum machine uptime
- Provide meaningful feedback for resolving operational issues, including
alarm resolutions and tooling repairs, to maintain maximum machine
uptime. - Operate CNC machines in a production environment, producing both development and flight hardware while meeting quick-turn program goals
- Conduct on-machine deburring and precision cleaning of components to ensure quality and reduce human intervention
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to company guidelines and 5S principles
- Provide continuous feedback for process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering and leadership
- Actively participate in preventative maintenance of CNC machines on a weekly and monthly basis
- Communicate with shop leadership regarding production challenges and collaborate with teammates to support workflow
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in CNC machining, particularly with aerospace machine shops and hard metals
- Demonstrated proficiency in G-code, with strong setup and operational skills on CNC mills and lathes
- Basic understanding of manufacturing principles and techniques used in
machining - Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, GD&T, and tolerances
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of tooling technology and shop math
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 3+ years of demonstrated machining experience with various materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum
- Basic understanding of computers and programming.
- Familiarity with CNC programming using software such as NX, Fusion 360, Hypermill, or Esprit CAD/CAM
- Experience with multiple CNC control systems, including, Haas, Siemens, Mazatrol, and others
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a team-oriented 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.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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.
About
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in CNC machining, particularly with aerospace machine shops and hard metals
- Demonstrated proficiency in G-code and strong setup and operational skills on CNC mills and lathes
- Basic understanding of manufacturing principles and machining techniques
- Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, GD&T, and tolerances
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of tooling technology and shop math
- 3+ years of machining experience with materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum
- Basic understanding of computers and programming
- Familiarity with CNC programming using NX, Fusion 360, Hypermill, or Esprit CAD/CAM
- Experience with multiple CNC control systems, including Haas, Siemens, Mazatrol
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment
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The Company
What We Do
Impulse enables low-cost and nimble last-mile space payload delivery - access any orbit, reach other worlds.
