As a Build Reliability Engineer for Helios at Impulse, you will own the connection between design intent, manufacturing execution, and flight performance for the Helios Kick Stage and supporting hardware. You will work hands-on with technicians, manufacturing engineers, and design teams to prevent defects before they occur, rapidly diagnose failures, and continuously improve hardware reliability across spacecraft builds.

Requirements (Propulsion, Structures, Avionics, Etc.)

to ensure component and system-level

Requirements

align Develop inspection, acceptance, and quality control processes aligned with hardware reliability

Support hardware integration, test, and environmental campaigns by diagnosing anomalies and driving resolution to closure Provide design-for-reliability and manufacturability feedback during design reviews and build planning Develop and implement MRP/ERP improvements for improved hardware handling, trace, data collection, and overall reliability Develop and implement build quality metrics to heighten awareness and to improve quality landscape over time Audit production floor processes against process

Identify requirement gaps and write specifications to fill those gaps Implement projects to improve manufacturing reliability Own training and certification of elevated sign-off privileges for processes Interface with supply chain to improve vendor hardware quality Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field 3+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability systems Demonstrated experience supporting production builds, integration, or test of primary structures and/or complex mechanical or electromechanical systems Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated root cause analysis experience 4+ years of demonstrated build reliability experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, aviation, robotics, or defense hardware Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems (practical application preferred over documentation focus) Demonstrated experience with reliability engineering concepts (FMEA, reliability growth, Weibull analysis) Demonstrated background working closely with technicians and production teams Demonstrated experience supporting rapid development or prototype-to-production transitions Technical familiarity with integrated rocket tanks, composites, propulsion, and/or welding 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.

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Build Reliability Engineer (Helios)