Lead manufacturing engineering efforts across multiple critical space programs, overseeing fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of high-reliability space components
Job Summary
Lead manufacturing engineering efforts across multiple critical space programs, overseeing fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of high-reliability space components.
Ensure robust Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are integrated throughout the product lifecycle and lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR).
Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering interface with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Test, and Operations.
Matching Summary
Lead manufacturing engineering efforts across multiple critical space programs, overseeing fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of high-reliability space components.
Salary
$166,000—$220,000 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Space-qualified hardware manufacturing
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Integration and test readiness
High-reliability space components
Cross-functional collaboration
Nice-to-have
Culture of innovation and excellence
Thirst for learning in space domain
Ability to understand new concepts quickly
Key Requirements
8+ years of experience in space and satellite manufacturing
Experience in unit-level/space vehicle/system integration, assembly, and environmental testing
Proven team leadership skills
Familiarity with CAD, MES, and ERP/MRP systems
Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production