Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Leading manufacturing assessments, risk analysis, and process optimization for space systems across the lifecycle, from development to high-volume production.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Manufacturing readiness assessments, risk studies, and process control strategies for satellite constellations and space systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing process analysis, team leadership, technical task planning, cross-functional team recruitment, issue resolution, technical writing, manufacturing system definition, manufacturing capacity assessment, space parts/materials/process requirements, assembly integration and test knowledge
Preferred skills
government or commercial space operations experience, relationships with industry leaders, high-volume production line execution, data strategy development, advanced degree in relevant field
Technologies
AS9100, AS6500, TRL, MRL, MIL-STD 1540, MES, MRP-ERP
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing readiness assessments spanning system development to full production; organize interdisciplinary teams for manufacturing risk assessment studies; define and lead manufacturing studies involving literature research and data analysis; interface with industry leaders and SMEs; relate AS9100/AS6500 requirements to manufacturing system maturity; apply TRL and MRL criteria for production entry; communicate manufacturing system differences to customers; apply space PMP requirements for new facilities; integrate AI&T knowledge for qualification of proliferated systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities