Program and optimize CNC machining (3- and 5-axis) using various CAM packages, produce hardware on multiple controls, manage tool libraries, design rapid fixtures, suggest manufacturability improvements, and keep production flowing with continuous process improvements.
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.
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.
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.
About
Impulse Space, the in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, is opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with its fleet of in-space transportation vehicles. The high-energy Helios vehicle unlocks orbits beyond LEO with its powerful Deneb engine, dropping off payloads in MEO, GEO, heliocentric, lunar, and other planetary orbits. The flight-proven Mira vehicle uses a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to offer orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry services to customers throughout LEO. Led by a team that delivered the most reliable rockets in history, Impulse provides economical and efficient in-space transportation by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
Impulse Space El Segundo, California, USA Office
El Segundo, CA, United States, 90245
Similar Jobs
Aerospace • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
Create, update, and optimize NC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis and sheet metal parts; plan production setups; produce shop drawings, setup sheets, and tooling lists; support operators with troubleshooting, tool/method tests, and program updates to current standards.
Top Skills:
Cad/CamCatiaCncExcelG-CodeMastercam
Aerospace • Semiconductor • Defense • Manufacturing
Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs (G-code) for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines using CAM software. Translate drawings and 3D models into machining strategies, create setup sheets and tool lists, prove out programs on machines, support FAIs, optimize cycle times and tooling costs, maintain program documentation, and collaborate with Quality and Engineering on process improvements.
Top Skills:
3-Axis4-Axis5-AxisAutocadCnc Machine OperationFanucFusion 360G-CodeGd&THaasMastercamMazakPost-ProcessorsSiemensSolidcamSolidworks
Aerospace • Automotive • Defense • Manufacturing
Develop and optimize CAD/CAM and CNC programs for aerospace die-cast components. Generate toolpaths, set up multi-axis mills and lathes, apply probing/CMM inspection, collaborate with engineers and QA, validate tolerances, and improve tooling and processes to meet strict aerospace standards.
Top Skills:
5-Axis MachiningBrotherCad/CamCatiaCmmCnc MillingCnc TurningDoosanG-CodeHaasM-CodeMastercamProbingSiemens NxSolidworks
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
