Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems

Own low-volume/high-mix production for launch vehicles and spacecraft engines. You'll be the bridge between development and manufacturing-driving DFM/DFA, first-article builds, production test, and continuous improvement across complex flight hardware.

What you'll do

• Lead DFM from design release through ATP: define build flow for quality, speed, and scalability.

• Represent Manufacturing in cross-functional design reviews; down-select feasible concepts.

• Build and maintain mBOMs, CONOPS, and schedules through development.

• Create clear work instructions, specs, and best practices; standardize processes.

• Stand up new manufacturing capabilities and capital equipment; resolve conflicting requirements.

• Train and support technicians; write detailed process plans.

• Own issue management: track failure modes, drive RCA/CA, verify closures.

• Solve non-conformances; develop sustainable repairs.

• Define/execute production testing (incl. high-pressure gas systems) to hit rate targets.

• Adapt quickly to evolving design and production challenges.

What you bring

• 5+ years taking electro-mechanical designs from concept → test → production.

• Strong DFM/DFA, capacity modeling, process mapping, and fault analysis.

• CAD + GD&T proficiency; able to communicate clearly to engineers, techs, and leadership.

• Spacecraft/launch vehicle familiarity (education and/or on-the-job).

• First-principles problem solving, crisp trade studies, and bias to action under pressure.

• Willingness for occasional extended hours; comfortable working hands-on on the floor.

• BS in EE/ME/Aero/related (or +4 years experience in lieu of degree).

Bonus: Low/medium-volume production, RCCA/PFMEA/QMS/SPC, controls/automation, and Python.

Compensation: $155,000-$187,000 base salary per year.