Lead Integration & Test Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Lead a team to develop, scale, and maintain manufacturing facilities and processes for building, testing, integrating, and launching satellite hardware for national security missions.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Integration & Test Engineer (Satellite Manufacturing)
Builds
Satellites and satellite subassemblies for Starshield national security missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, process definition, production infrastructure design, fixture/tool design, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, manufacturing optimization, quality control, system knowledge (design/schematics/operations), capacity planning, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Hands-on manufacturing experience, leadership experience, mechanical design/analysis (CAD), GD&T, PCB/PCBA testing, SQL/Power BI, Lean/Six Sigma, APQP, PFMEA, metrology, tolerance stack-ups
Technologies
CAD, SQL, Power BI, GD&T tools, Metrology equipment
Responsibilities
Lead team in defining processes and designing production aids; support hardware production and vehicle integration; ensure safe, secure, reliable, and efficient manufacturing; optimize production lines and automation; implement continuous improvements; evaluate non-conformances and drive system improvements; grow team capabilities and propose training; set goals and hold team accountable; manage relationships with design, supply chain, and customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities