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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Space Systems

Costa Mesa, California, United States
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Description

You will lead the manufacturing strategy for complex spacecraft hardware, covering the entire value chain from design for manufacturability through production. Drive cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-reliability products that meet space-grade standards.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of manufacturing engineering in aerospace, space systems, or high-reliability industries.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Deep knowledge of IPC-610/620 Class 3, J-STD-001 Space Addendum, NASA-STD-8739.
  • Expert-level PCBA manufacturing knowledge (SMT, through-hole, conformal coating).
  • Hands-on experience with MES and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and improvement of manufacturing processes for PCBAs, assemblies, and spacecraft systems per space-grade standards.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA) from concept through production, optimizing producibility and cost.
  • Own quality assurance, lead root cause analyses and corrective actions, and mitigate risks via PFMEA and process validation.
  • Specify and deploy advanced assembly tools, fixtures, and automation solutions using CAD/3D modeling.
  • Implement and optimize MES, ERP/MRP workflows for traceability and efficiency.
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