Lead, Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems
Core
Lead manufacturing engineering for space systems, optimizing factory setup, production lines, and processes for rockets and satellites.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (space systems)
Builds
Rockets, satellites, payloads, and spacecraft components
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing process engineering, Design for Manufacture (DFM), Factory setup and optimization, Root cause analysis, Change management, Personnel leadership, Project management, Capital justification
Preferred skills
Environmental acceptance testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum), Instrumentation and sensors, Production line design, DFMEA/PFMEA methodologies, Fault Tree Analysis
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, Accelerometers, Thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20mA sensors
Responsibilities
Conduct feasibility studies and R&D projects for manufacturing technology, Partner with design teams on DFM, Engineer and validate assembly/test/verification processes, Troubleshoot production issues and drive yield improvements, Lead team hiring, coaching, and goal setting, Manage risk and impact of design/process changes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities