Principal Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

The Role

Partnering with design engineers early on in the process, you will ensure manufacturability, build the first prototype, design the build flow and fixturing, and finalize the process for transition to production. You will test out new techniques for manufacturing large satellite structures, mechanisms, and integrated electronics systems. In your first 6 months you will own manufacturing development for integrated avionics systems; define production-ready build flows, capacity models, and tooling strategies; and drive cross-functional DFM improvements that materially reduce risk, cost, or cycle time. In your first year you will lead implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques on flight hardware and transition prototype processes into stable, rate-capable production systems.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end manufacturing strategy for subsystems from concept through production ramp

Lead DFM efforts with design engineering, influencing architecture decisions to optimize for cost, quality, scalability and integration risk

Architect scalable production flows for large spacecraft assemblies including electromechanical systems, harnessing, and mechanisms

Develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation concepts, and tooling systems to support increasing production rate

Establish production readiness plans including control plans, work instructions, takt alignment, and line balancing

Mentor and develop junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, raising the technical bar across the organization

Lead first article builds and flight hardware integration, resolving complex cross-functional technical issues

Develop capacity models and rate ramp strategies to support program growth

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and production robustness

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline

10+ years of experience in a high volume, rapid production environment in a manufacturing, integration, and/or design engineering role

Demonstrated results with product development and/or process improvements

Experience leading first article builds and transitioning prototype processes into repeatable production

Experience setting up and scaling production lines in a rapid development environment

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive design changes for manufacturability

Nice to Have

Experience designing tooling for mechanical subassemblies and electronics

Demonstrated leadership of small engineering teams or technical ownership of major subsystems

Deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards (IPC soldering standards, torque/welding standards, quality systems, AS9100 environments)

Demonstrated experience developing production processes from the ground up including driving design improvements for manufacturing

Strong working knowledge of CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience working with MES to set up the foundation for procedure creation and documenting non-conformances

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $175,000 – $200,000 + equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks