Integration Manager

Integration Manager

Department: Production & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: Clint Ross

Compensation: $105,000 - $165,000 / year

Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.

We are seeking a highly driven Integration Manager to lead production and launch site operations that will oversee end-to-end manufacturing, integration, and launch operations for our cutting-edge lunar rover program. This role will lead all production floor activities, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure readiness for launch campaigns, and manage the operational infrastructure required to deliver mission-critical hardware on time and to the highest quality standards.

Production & Integration Supervision

• Oversee daily production operations to execute machining, sub-assembly builds, and vehicle integration
• Develop a comprehensive training platform to encompass aerospace and Astrolab specific processes.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance to resolve technical issues rapidly
• Implement Lean/6S manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
• Maintain adherence to AS9100 standards
• Balance development initiatives with production goals

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Direct cross-functional teams, including machinists, production technicians, and part expeditors
• Foster a safety-first culture and enforce workplace safety policies
• Mentor and train staff to develop operational excellence and mission readiness skills

Operational Planning & Reporting

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and launch readiness
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation for both production and launch site operations
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on schedule, risks, and mitigation strategies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field, or 4+ years of equivalent experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or high-tech manufacturing operations
• Experience supporting production and integration in a cleanroom environment, aerospace hardware handling, industry-standard manufacturing processes, flight hardware verification, and Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting lunar surface mission hardware or robotic rover systems
• Experience coordinating with launch site operations or commercial space launch providers
• Experience transitioning products from development through New Product Introduction (NPI) into production

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks