Principal Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead manufacturing engineering for high-power satellite platforms, ensuring manufacturability, scaling production, and pioneering advanced assembly techniques for complex avionics and electromechanical systems.
Role type
Principal Electrical Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Satellite)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms, PCBAs, wire harnesses, and electromechanical sub-assemblies for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace, Satellite Manufacturing, Electronics Assembly
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFX principles, GD&T, IPC standards (PCB/PCBA), manufacturing floor setup, tooling design, MES systems, CAD (NX), production process development, risk mitigation, mentorship
Preferred skills
Aerospace manufacturing standards, data analytics (Python/SQL), automation platforms
Technologies
NX, MES, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Lead DFX reviews for PCBs, PCBAs, and assemblies; develop innovative manufacturing systems for spacecraft electronics; set manufacturing policy and standards; plan manufacturing strategy and capacity investments; research and pilot new assembly methodologies and automation; create custom tools and MES software; demonstrate advanced techniques on prototypes; develop subassembly build flows; mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic policy setting and team leadership