As a a CNC Lathe Machinist at Impulse, you will operate state-of-the-art equipment to produce critical components such as turbomachinery and precision valve components. This position is ideal for a skilled machinist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-precision environment and enjoys solving complex machining challenges.

You’ll play a key role in driving the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing processes, directly contributing to the development of cutting-edge aerospace propulsion technology.

Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour

Responsibilities

Set up and operate advanced CNC lathes and mill-turn machines with Y and B axes, sub-spindles, and multi-axis capabilities
Program CNC machines using G-code and CAM software to manufacture complex aerospace components
Optimize machining strategies for precision valve components, turbomachinery parts, and blades
Interpret and work from blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications to produce parts to exact tolerances
Conduct on-machine deburring and perform detailed inspections to ensure adherence to dimensional and quality standards
Utilize advanced measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and CMMs to verify part accuracy
Select and manage cutting tools, ensuring proper tool load, offsets, and wear monitoring for efficient machining
Troubleshoot machine alarms, resolve tooling issues, and maintain maximum machine uptime.
Collaborate with engineering and leadership teams to provide feedback on design for manufacturability (DFM) and process improvements
Work with shop leadership to prioritize work orders and meet production schedules for both development and flight hardware
Maintain accurate records of machine performance, job setups, and production runs.
Participate in preventative maintenance and calibration of CNC machines
Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment in adherence to 5S principles and safety guidelines
Mentor junior machinists, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative team environment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
8+ years of experience as a CNC lathe machinist, with expertise in mill-turn machines with Y and B axes and sub-spindles
Extensive experience machining complex parts such as turbomachinery components, blades, and precision valve components
Proficiency in G-code programming and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
Familiarity with machining hard metals like Inconel, titanium, and stainless steel

Preferred Skills and Experience

Demosntrated expertise in setting up and operating DMG DMU65 and Okuma LB3000 machines
Strong understanding of tooling technology and advanced machining techniques
5+ years' of demonstrated experience with CAM software such as NX, Mastercam, or Esprit
Knowledge of CNC control systems, including Fanuc, Heidenhain, and Siemens
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex machining issues
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a commitment to quality and precision

Additional Information:

Must be available for overtime, weekend shifts, and extended hours as needed
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted and stand for extended periods (8 hours minimum)
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Comfort with repetitive movements and exposure to sounds and noise levels that may be distracting

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.

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. 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

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.

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