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Impulse Space · 1 day ago

Staff NDT Engineer (Non-Destructive Testing)

Impulse Space is a company focused on spacecraft manufacturing, and they are seeking a Staff NDT Engineer to develop and execute inspection methods for flight hardware. The role involves hands-on testing and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product integrity.

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Responsibilities

Identify inspection methods that meet aerospace requirements for all Impulse Space hardware
Develop and implement internal capabilities for inspections of welds, COPVs, and other hardware requiring inspection
Drive design and manufacturing engineering to determine if internal or outsource inspection is necessary
Build and maintain a preferred supplier base for off-site and on-site inspection of our hardware when we do not have internal capability for a necessary inspection technique
Establish and maintain specifications, training documentation, and other requirements for operating a non-destructive testing program

Qualification

ASNT level III certificationNDT experience in aerospaceAerospace materialsMastersPhD in Materials ScienceAWS D17.1 Class A weldsAIAA S-081B Category 1Hands-on testingMethod developmentCollaboration with teams

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
Must have an American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT) level III certification in a relevant inspection method (radiographic, ultrasonic, eddy current, penetrant)
8+ years of demonstrated experience performing and developing NDT for aerospace, automotive, or nuclear applications
Demonstrated knowledge of aerospace materials and failure mechanisms (metals, composites, welds, additive manufacturing)

Preferred

Masters degree of PhD in Materials Science or related field
8+ years of demonstrated direct experience with maintaining an NDT program on an aerospace flight program (spacecraft, satellite or launch vehicles)
ASNT level III certification in multiple relevant methods and specialized techniques (Phased-array ultrasonic and computed tomography)
Demonstrated experience specifically with AWS D17.1 Class A welds and AIAA S-081B Category 1 Pressure Vessels

Benefits

Long-term incentives
Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Impulse Space

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Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$525M
Key Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M

Leadership Team

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Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
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