Job Description

CNC Machinist (Lathe)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour

As a CNC Machinist at Impulse, you will be responsible for machining & manufacturing complex components for spacecraft & rocket engine hardware.

This isn't just another job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something epic. Each machined part you create plays a crucial role in our mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you’re ready to go the extra mile, embrace challenges, and collaborate with a team of innovators, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future; one meticulously crafted component at a time!

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and program multi-axis CNC mills and lathes (up to 5-axis) to manufacture complex aerospace components
• Perform precision inspections using an array of metrology equipment to verify dimensions and ensure adherence to drawings and tolerances
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, GD&T, and other technical documents to complete machining operations
• Manage cutting tools in CNC machines, ensuring optimal tool load and measurement for upcoming programs
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, including alarm resolutions and tooling repairs, to maintain maximum machine uptime
• Operate CNC machines in a production environment, producing both development and flight hardware while meeting quick-turn program goals
• Conduct on-machine deburring and precision cleaning of components to ensure quality and reduce human intervention
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to company guidelines and 5S principles
• Provide continuous feedback for process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering and leadership
• Actively participate in preventative maintenance of CNC machines on a weekly and monthly basis
• Communicate with shop leadership regarding production challenges and collaborate with teammates to support workflow

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in CNC machining, particularly with aerospace machine shops and hard metals
• Demonstrated proficiency in G-code, with strong setup and operational skills on CNC mills and lathes
• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, GD&T, and tolerances

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with various materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum
• 3+ years of setup experience on vertical mills
• 1+ year of experience setting up and operating 5-axis mills
• Familiarity with CNC programming using software such as NX, Solidworks HSM, Mastercam, Fusion 360 or Esprit CAD/CAM
• Experience with multiple CNC control systems, including Heidenhain, Haas, Fanuc, Siemens, and others
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of tooling technology and shop math
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Additional Information:

• Must be available to work all shifts, including overtime and weekends 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

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.