# Senior Tooling/Ground Support Engineer at Impulse Space

> Onsite · United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Aimpulsespace%3A472866 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Impulse Space](https://alderhq.app/companies/impulse-space)
- Location text: Redondo Beach, California
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Redondo Beach, California")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://impulsespace.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/fcf6a28e-3d40-4b3d-ad54-32a779f754b3

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $130k–$160k per year (from the listing's pay field)

## Description (the employer's text)

As a Tooling/Ground Support Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for designing tooling, fixturing, and support equipment, while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team that produces high-performance spacecraft from clean sheet designs.

### Responsibilities

- Own the design, development, and implementation of tooling and fixturing for metallic and composite structures
- Own design, development, and implementation of test equipment for to support testing of metallic and composite flight structures
- Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to support development and prototype of spacecraft designs and test stands
- Work with manufacturing and supply chain groups to produce designs
- Solve complex technical challenges with emphasis on speed of execution
### Skills

- Bachelors' degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or related field
- 5+ years professional experience designing fixtures or tooling
- Demonstrated experience using CAD and preparing manufacturing drawings
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
### Benefits

- Proven experience working with metrology systems such as ROMER Arms, optical scanners, and laser trackers
- Machining, fabrication, welding, or composite manufacturing experience
- Ability to work with and manage large assemblies
- Working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with lifting and rigging methods
- Experience with NX/Teamcenter
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment
### 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.

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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