15h ago

Spacecraft Build Engineer

Los Angeles

$100k-$187k / year

full-timemidaerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll develop and scale manufacturing processes for spacecraft components and assemblies at a fast-growing startup. You'll drive high-rate production by optimizing processes and implementing precision tooling, directly enabling commercial satellite platforms. This role offers real impact in a well-funded company with a world-class office in Playa Vista.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Develop and qualify manufacturing processes for spacecraft components and assemblies
  • Design and implement precision tooling and fixtures for quality and repeatability
  • Optimize high-rate production to reduce takt time and increase throughput
  • Lead transition of hardware from development to production environments

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or related)
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering for complex hardware
  • Experience with tooling and fixture design using CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with assembly and integration of mechanical or aerospace systems

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in engineering
  • Experience with propulsion, avionics, or structural system integration
  • Experience with process automation, robotics, or controls

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Equity in the company
  • 🏥 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
  • 🏖️ PTO starting at 15 days, growing to 20+ days, plus 10 paid holidays
  • 🍱 Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
  • 👶 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement for work travel
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