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Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Manufacturing Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 135000 - 185000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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Job Summary
As a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse Space you will develop and manufacture state-of-the-art soft goods and multi-layer insulation (MLI) builds for current & future vehicles. You will work with cross-discipline engineering teams & outside vendors to deliver flight hardware.
Responsibilities
- Develop manufacturing processes to fabricate parts with MLIs and spacecraft textile products
- Own process development build test and integration for both flight and development hardware
- Generate soft goods manufacturing standards work instructions and process specifications
- Tooling design for part fabrication shop aids and assembly
- Work directly with technicians to produce high-quality hardware
- Work directly with outside vendors
- Spec purchase and implement equipment to aid in part fabrication
- Develop and implement shop floor layouts to establish new production cells
- Engage in development projects to test feasibility of new part designs
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering materials engineering aerospace engineering or a similar field
- 5 years of direct hands-on manufacturing experience in a production and/or development environment
- 2 years of direct hands-on experience with part fabrication utilizing MLIs and soft goods
- Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Masters degree in mechanical engineering materials engineering aerospace engineering or a similar field
- 5 years of direct hands-on experience with part fabrication utilizing MLIs and soft goods
- 4 years of demonstrated experience working on soft good for launch vehicles spacecraft or satellites
- Develops creative design solutions to complex problems
- Ability to work with complex assemblies
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
- Ability to work in a fast paced autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere
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 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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