Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer (Senior-Lead)

Experience in manufacturing engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the level of responsibility.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences.

Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.

Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.

Hands-on experience with mechanical component fabrication, assembly, and testing including precision drilling, fastening, bonding, composite layup, CNC machining, welding, additive manufacturing, and surface treatment processes

Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.

Base Salary:

$140,000-$175,000

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be

determined

on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Senior/Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Production Engineer, you will own production engineering strategy and execution for mechanical structures and mechanism systems across multiple spacecraft programs.

You will build scalable manufacturing processes, lead and develop production engineering teams, and partner with design engineering to drive manufacturability from concept through high-rate production.

This role requires deep technical expertise, proven leadership in production environments, and the ability to build systems and teams that scale.

Level and compensation will be determined based on experience, technical depth, leadership capability, and scope of prior manufacturing programs owned.

Lead and mentor a team of spacecraft mechanical production engineers, providing technical guidance, production metrics, skill development, and performance management.

Own the production engineering strategy and execution for mechanical structures and mechanism systems to achieve cost, rate, and quality targets for low and high rate production.