Manufacturing Engineer, Satellite Integration

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for satellite integration.
• Design and validate fixtures, tooling, and handling equipment to support satellite assembly and subsystem integration.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles are applied to spacecraft and subsystem designs.
• Support satellite structure, avionics, propulsion, and payload integration activities, ensuring all interfaces are aligned with engineering requirements.
• Lead and support MRB (Material Review Board) and discrepancy resolution activities to ensure nonconformances are properly addressed.
• Identify, analyze, and implement process improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, bills of material (BOM), and change notices to ensure manufacturability.
• Support cleanroom operations, ensuring ESD, FOD, and contamination control compliance.
• Plan and execute assembly flow sequencing, integration schedules, and resource allocation for satellite programs.
• Coordinate integration and test readiness reviews (IRR/TRR) and ensure production milestones are met.
• Provide engineering support during environmental testing (Vibration, TVAC, Shock, EMC) and ensure satellite hardware readiness.
• Train and mentor technicians on new assembly techniques, tooling, and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, NASA, and ECSS standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace system integration, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (avionics, structures, propulsion, harnessing, solar panels, etc.).
• Experience with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, Solid Works, Creo, or similar) and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T, assembly tolerances, and precision alignment techniques.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, ESD controls, and contamination control procedures.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process control, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience supporting satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) is highly desirable.

• Experience with high-reliability aerospace hardware in a low-volume, high-complexity production environment.
• Familiarity with tooling design and supplier management.
• Knowledge of CFR Part 21, NASA-STD, ECSS standards, and AS9100D requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.