Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

Location: Louisville, CO.
Travel: up to 5%.

Capella Space is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in spacecraft manufacturing. In this role, you will lead the manufacturing of multiple satellite configurations from initial bus assembly, payload integration, and launch base integration.

• Own execution of all spacecraft assembly and integration activities, ensuring hardware is built to engineering requirements, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Develop work instructions and manufacturing processes with a focus on increasing yield and reducing cycle time.
• Lead investigation, resolution, and root cause/corrective action for non‑conformances.
• Design and own large‑scale GSE needed for manufacturing and integrating spacecraft.
• Review models and drawings to ensure conformance with manufacturing requirements and increase manufacturability.
• Partner with engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility, reduce cycle time, and minimize defects.
• Collaborate with supply chain and supplier base to improve material first‑pass yield.

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing of spacecraft or complex electromechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment.
• Hands‑on manufacturing and test experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Solid Works preferred).
• Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 – $166,127. Total compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.