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This is a “do-it-all” hands on role in a fast-paced prototype and R&D environment. You will be responsible for taking complex engineering concepts from design through to finished parts.\n\nThis position is ideal for an experienced machinist who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and owning projects from start to finish in a low-volume, high-mix development setting.\nResponsibilities\nFull cycle part creation: Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, program, set up, and machine complex prototype and development parts using CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines.\nProgramming: Use CAM software (e.g., NX, Esprit or equivalent) to create efficient toolpaths for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining as needed.\nTooling & Material Procurement: Independently research, select, and procure appropriate tooling, fixtures, raw materials, and consumables.\nMachining & Fabrication: Set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce high-tolerance parts from a wide range of materials. Perform deburring, finishing, and assembly of prototypes as required.\nInspection & Quality: Perform in-process inspections.\nDesign for Manufacturability (DFM): Collaborate closely with the engineering team to review designs, identify manufacturability issues, and provide practical feedback on tolerances, fixturing, cost reduction, and improved machining processes.\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate\n5+ years of hands-on machining experience in a prototype, job shop, or R&D/development environment.\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nStrong proficiency in CNC programming.\nExpertise setting up and running 5 axis CNC mills and CNC lathes.\nSolid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint reading.\nProficient with precision inspection tools and methods.\nExperience machining exotic/hard materials such as Inconel, titanium, and high-temperature alloys is highly desirable.\nProcurement & Project Management: Proven ability to independently source tooling and materials, manage lead times, and deliver parts on schedule.\nDFM Knowledge: Demonstrated experience providing actionable Design for Manufacturability feedback to engineers.\nSoft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills for collaborating with other teams.\nAbility to work independently with minimal to no supervision while prioritizing multiple projects in a dynamic development shop.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with NX CAM software.\nFamiliarity with manual machining (Bridgeport mills, engine lathes, surface grinding, etc.).\nKnowledge of fixturing design and custom tool making.\nBackground in aerospace, medical, automotive, or high-tech product development.\n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation 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.\nImpulse 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. 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