Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems
Core
Technical leader owning manufacturing strategy and execution for complex spacecraft hardware, ensuring high-reliability standards from prototype to production.
Role type
Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Ground support equipment, PCBA, unit-level, and integrated aerospace/defense systems
Domain
Aerospace & Defense, Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Quality system implementation, Supplier technical management, Root cause analysis (RCA), Tooling design, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Cross-functional leadership, Continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)
Preferred skills
Satellite/spacecraft manufacturing experience, Space-grade materials/processes knowledge, Harness/cable assembly design, Electro-optical sensor assembly, Advanced manufacturing technologies (AOI, X-ray, additive manufacturing)
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Aligni, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD/3D modeling tools
Responsibilities
Lead DFM initiatives from concept through production, Own quality assurance and lead root cause analyses, Specify and deploy advanced assembly tools and automation, Establish and manage technical relationships with suppliers, Lead or participate in design and production readiness reviews, Mentor junior engineers and drive manufacturing excellence
Seniority
Staff, technical leader with mentorship responsibilities