Manufacturing Engineer (Tube Shop)

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

41d•$105,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer (Tube Shop) at Impulse, you will support the build of flight-critical tube assemblies for spacecraft propulsion, fluid transfer, and structural subsystems. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and improving the fabrication processes for rigid and flexible tubing, including bending, flaring, swaging, welding, and assembly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related field
1+ year of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing engineering role (aerospace or high-precision industries preferred)
Demonstrated hands-on, shop-floor experience and comfort working directly with technicians and tooling

Nice To Haves

2+ years of demonstrated experience with tube bending, welding, or assembly (orbital welding, Swagelok, or Parker fittings a plus)
Working knowledge of GD&T, aerospace drawing standards, and industry specifications (such as D17.1, IEST-STD-CC1264, and 91-710)
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process specifications
Welding engineering including welding development or metallurgical background

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and continuously improve tube fabrication processes including CNC tube bending, end preparation, Orbital welding, cleaning, and assembly
Author and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and define custom tooling or fixtures as needed
Serve as the go-to technical resource for technicians on the floor. Troubleshoot build issues in real time
Collaborate with design and integration engineers to ensure tube routing and assembly designs are producible and optimized for scale
Ensure all operations meet strict aerospace process controls. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for non-conformances