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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