The Role
Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and operate 5-axis CNC machining programs and equipment, primarily using hyperMILL. Produce complex aerospace hardware, manage tool libraries, adjust cutting parameters, design rapid fixturing, improve manufacturability, support automated and unattended machining, and develop on-machine inspection strategies. Collaborate with engineering, machinists, leadership, and operations to improve throughput, resolve bottlenecks, and deliver parts rapidly.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations, with a strong emphasis on 5-axis machining and programming. This role is tasked with developing and optimizing machining programs, working directly with 5-axis and other CNC machines, and interfacing with engineering teams, leadership, machinists, and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot 5-axis CNC machining programs primarily using hyperMILL
- Work with various CAD/CAM software (hyperMILL, NX, ESPRIT, etc.) and demonstrate a strong ability to learn and become an expert in new software rapidly
- Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Siemens, Mazatorl, Haas NGC, 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
- Operate machines equipped with automation (pallet pools, expanded magazines, bar feeders, etc.)
- Develop robust on machine inspection strategies that enable low risk, efficient, lights out manufacturing of complex components
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, ESPRIT, etc.)
- 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns
- Demonstrated experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
- Demonstrated experience with Hermle 5-axis machines and/or Hermle automation systems with Siemens controllers
- 4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
- Python programming experience or similar
- Experience programing machines and developing machining and inspection cycles to be run unattended
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
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience using multiple CAM packages
- 4+ years of hands-on experience programming and machining 5-axis mills and/or 5-axis mill-turns
- Experience with manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
- Ability to rapidly learn new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
- Experience setting up machine shops and recommending or evaluating capital equipment purchases
- Experience with Hermle 5-axis machines and/or Hermle automation systems with Siemens controllers
- 4+ years of experience programming turbomachinery, preferably with MAX-PAC
- Python programming experience or similar
- Experience programming machines and developing machining and inspection cycles for unattended operation
- Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain an applicable export license under ITAR/EAR requirements
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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.
