Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems
Core
Senior Manufacturing Engineer leading assembly, integration, and test of ground support equipment, PCBA, unit-level, and integrated spacecraft systems for aerospace and defense operations.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (space systems)
Builds
Ground support equipment, PCBA, box-level electronics, electro-optical instruments, and integrated spacecraft systems
Domain
Aerospace and defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA), root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA), process validation, first article inspection (FAI), manufacturing qualification plans, supplier technical management, tooling design, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP/MRP workflows, Lean/Six Sigma, high-reliability electronics standards (IPC-610/620 Class 3, NASA-STD-8739), PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, through-hole, conformal coating, potting), box-level assembly (cabling, harnessing, thermal management, EMI/EMC)
Preferred skills
Satellite/spacecraft manufacturing experience, spacecraft environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock, acoustics), harness and cable assembly design, electro-optical/infrared sensor assembly, cleanroom manufacturing practices, additive manufacturing, scaling production from prototype to high-rate
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Aligni, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD/3D modeling
Responsibilities
Lead development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for spacecraft systems; Drive DFM/DFA initiatives from concept through production; Own quality assurance and lead root cause analyses for non-conformances; Specify and deploy advanced assembly tools, fixtures, and automation solutions; Implement and optimize MES, ERP/MRP workflows, and digital manufacturing tools; Establish and manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers; Lead or participate in design and production readiness reviews for flight hardware programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC