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Manufacturing Engineer – Blue Ring Structures & Mechanisms

Huntsville, ALFull-time2026-08-26 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Translate engineering intent and drawings into operational steps to produce fully functional Blue Ring spacecraft structures and mechanisms at scale.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Structures & Mechanisms)

Builds

Blue Ring spacecraft structures, deployable booms, outriggers, and roll-out solar arrays (ROSAs)

Domain

Aerospace / Spaceflight

Required skills

GD&T interpretation, DFMA studies, root cause analysis, FMEA, work instruction development, tooling qualification, AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance

Preferred skills

Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, deployable structure integration, BOM reconciliation, Jules/Windchill software, Material Review Board (MRB) experience

Technologies

Jules, Windchill

Responsibilities

Translate engineering definitions into manufacturing work instructions; support structure and mechanism subassembly and final integration; investigate structural/mechanical discrepancies; perform engineering drawing reviews and GD&T validation; conduct FMEA studies; drive DFMA initiatives; support tooling identification and procurement.

Seniority

Entry to Senior (0–8+ years experience)