3+ years of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environment with composites materials.
5+ years of experience with composites assembly on rockets, launch vehicles, satellites, or spacecraft preferred.
Experience in manufacturing Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) from start to finish is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
Responsibilities
Perform composites lamination work including filament winding and vacuum bagging.
Operate cutting machines for composite raw materials and cured panels.
Conduct assembly tasks such as adhesive bonding and fastener installation.
Bond thermal protection materials to structures.
Apply coatings and sealants for surface protection.
Review work instructions and complete electronic buyoffs during tasks.
Collaborate with engineering to develop test panels and optimize designs.
Benefits
Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
401(k) retirement plan access.
Full Job Description
Composites Technician
Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour
Description
As a Composites Technician at Impulse, you will be responsible for manufacturing composite and metallic structures for the Mira spacecraft, and Helios, our third-stage/kick-stage.
Responsibilities
Perform composites lamination work such as filament winding, vacuum bagging, hand layup, oven curing, and layup tool preparation
Operate cutting machines for composites raw materials and cured flat panel
Perform composites assembly work such as hand trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastener and insert installation
Bond and assemble thermal protection materials to metallic and composite structures
Apply coatings, sealants, adhesives, and primers to surfaces for surface protection and bonding
Perform composites and metallics assembly work such as drilling, bolting, applying safety wire, and installing bushings
Review work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performed
Work with engineering to develop test panels and parts to help develop and optimize composites designs
Hand drilling, match drilling, step drilling, tapping, countersinking, and chamfering using pneumatic drills and hand tools
Install fasteners (Hi-Loks, nuts, bolts, etc.), safety cable, inserts, use clecos, and bucking bars
Perform cleaning operations on composite and metallic structures using solvents
Interface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend engineering improvements
Use basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sanders
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ year of hands-on hardware manufacturing experience in a production environment, working specifically with composites materials
Preferred Skills and Experience
5+ years' of demonstrated experience with composites assembly work on rockets, launch vehicles, satellites or spacecraft
Experience manufacturing COPV's from start to finish including liners, overwrapping, testing, and integration
Demonstrated experience performing complex composite scarf repairs with ply splices and curved surfaces
Demonstrated experience with grinding off bonded composites hardware on complex curved surfaces
Demonstrated experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking tight-tolerance holes using electric or pneumatic tools
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section views
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.
