Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Space
Core
Lead manufacturing engineering efforts to fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test high-reliability space components and systems for critical space programs.
Role type
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Builds
Space-qualified hardware including structures, propulsion, avionics, thermal systems, and optical components
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Space manufacturing expertise, electromechanical hardware integration, team leadership, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), quality control, cleanroom operations, CAD software, ERP/MRP systems
Preferred skills
Test hardware and software development, Python scripting, test plan and procedure documentation, space manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
CAD software, Manufacturing Execution systems, ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Recruit and mentor manufacturing engineers, oversee manufacturing process development for space hardware, lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), collaborate with Supply Chain on supplier capabilities, provide technical guidance on facility layout and tooling design, scale product testing and production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities