Senior Materials & Process Engineer

Materials & Process Engineer – Polymer and Composite Parts

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E‑Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery of traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, unapologetically curious and 100% committed to innovative space‑based communications and delivering actionable intelligence that expands global economies, protects space and our planet, and enhances overall quality of life.

We are seeking a mid‑level Materials & Process Engineer focused on manufacturing complex parts made from polymers and composites that push the boundaries of what’s possible. This role centers on solving challenging part production problems by designing and building whatever equipment and process is necessary to make ultra‑lightweight and load‑carrying structures. This role will be located in Saratoga, CA.

• Engineer solutions for producing parts with complex geometries, tight tolerances, and demanding specifications.
• Solve process design challenges for parts with undercuts, variable wall thickness, multi‑material construction, and precision features.
• Develop approaches for parts that others consider unmanufacturable with a focus on volume production capability.
• Work with advanced polymer and composite materials to create high‑performance components for large‑scale manufacturing.
• Build equipment such as forming presses, custom tooling, specialized fixtures, and high‑throughput processing equipment.
• Create Solid Works models and detailed drawings with proper GD&T for tooling and equipment designed for high‑volume processes.
• Machine, weld, and assemble custom solutions when off‑the‑shelf equipment won’t suffice for production requirements.
• Prototype rapidly until parts meet specifications consistently and processes are ready for scale‑up.
• Design and build forming processes for complex brackets, housings, structural components, and precision assemblies with polymer and composite materials.
• Solve inserts, handling, and quality control challenges for difficult geometries in production environments.
• Develop repeatable, high‑volume processes that can efficiently scale to large production runs.
• Troubleshoot part quality issues and implement design solutions for volume manufacturing.
• Work directly with prototype parts to understand manufacturing constraints and scale‑up opportunities for polymer and composite components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3‑6 years’ experience solving complex part manufacturing challenges with a focus on scalable processes.
• Expert‑level Solid Works skills including advanced modeling, drawings, and GD&T application.
• Experience with advanced materials and high‑volume forming processes such as thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers.
• Hands‑on fabrication skills: machining, welding, assembly, and creative problem‑solving.
• Track record of solving challenging manufacturing problems while maintaining production viability.

• Ability to reverse‑engineer manufacturing solutions from part requirements with volume production in mind.
• Advanced Solid Works modeling for complex parts and custom tooling solutions designed for production scale.
• Proper application of GD&T for complex parts with challenging tolerance requirements in volume manufacturing.
• Creative problem‑solving: building non‑standard solutions for unique part challenges that work at scale.
• Hands‑on fabrication: whatever skills are needed to make the solution work in production.
• Materials expertise: understanding polymer and composite material behavior in complex, high‑volume forming applications.
• Experience transitioning prototype processes to efficient, large‑volume manufacturing.

• You see a complex part and immediately start thinking about how to make it…