Structures Technician

Structures TechnicianAs a Structures Technician at Impulse, you will be responsible for manufacturing metallic and composite structures for spacecraft.ResponsibilitiesPerform metallics assembly work such as drilling, bolting, applying safety wire, and installing bushingsHand drilling, match drilling, step drilling, tapping, countersinking, and chamfering using pneumatic drills and hand toolsInstall fasteners (Hi-Loks, nuts, bolts, etc.), safety cable, inserts, use clecos, and bucking barsBond and assemble thermal protection materials to metallic and composite structuresPerform cleaning operations on metallic and composite structures using solventsPerform composites assembly work such as hand trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastener and insert installationPerform composites lamination work such as filament winding, vacuum bagging, oven curing, and tool preparationOperate cutting machines for composites raw materials and cured flat panelsApply coatings, sealants, adhesives, and primers to surfaces for surface protection and bondingInterface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend engineering improvementsUse basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sandersPerform hardware repairs such as removing fasteners, upsizing holes, removals, and thread chasingInstall cryogenic seals and fittingsPerform tube fabrication operations such as cutting, bending, flaring, proofing, and assembly of seals and fittingsReview work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performedMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate3+ year of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environmentPreferred Skills and Experience5+ years' of demonstrated experience with structural assembly work on rockets, launch vehicles, or spacecraftExperience with drilling, reaming, countersinking tight-tolerance holes using electric or pneumatic toolsExperience with composites lamination, vacuum bagging, and assembly workAbility to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section viewsExperience with hardware integration such as avionics, propulsion systems, pneumatics, and final cleanCompensation 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 SpaceImpulse 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.Our Hiring ProcessStage 1: Application ReceivedStage 2: Resume ReviewStage 3: Intro Phone InterviewStage 4: Technical Phone Interview(s)Stage 5: Onsite InterviewStage 6: Offer!Don't see the right opportunity? Register your interest and be notified when it becomes availableRegister Your Interest