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$90k – $120k per year
Location
In office (Redondo Beach)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Impulse Space scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Impulse Space develops in-space transportation vehicles for last-mile orbital delivery. Its Mira and Helios stages move payloads between orbits after launch. The company was founded by an early propulsion engineer from the commercial launch industry.

The CNC Programmer role at Impulse will possess a comprehensive know-how of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working directly with different machines (3-axis, 5-axis, etc.) as well as interfacing with engineering teams/leadership, machinists and operations to optimize machining programs and procedures.

NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position, which runs approximately from 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development
  • Work with various CAM softwares (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly
  • Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, 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

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (NX, MasterCam, HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.)
  • 4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc.
  • Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes
  • Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase
  • 4+ years of demonstrated experience programming turbomachinery, with experience programming in MAX-PAC
  • Python programming experience or similar

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.

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.

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