# Manufacturing Engineer

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $95k – $175k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** CAD, Siemens Nx, Precision Assembly, Welding, Adhesives, Mechanical Fastening, Troubleshooting, Electromechanical Hardware, Rf Hardware, Electrical Systems
**Posted:** 2026-05-28

> Northwood is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop scalable manufacturing processes, support hardware integration, and optimize cost, quality, and lead time for advanced satellite communications ground stations. This role involves hands-on production support and strategic planning.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex antenna systems, including precision RF assemblies and advanced electronic integration.
* Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and reliability.
* Translate engineering designs into robust production workflows.
* Partner with design teams early in development to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and seamless transition from prototype to production.
* Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield and reduce defects in tightly integrated electromechanical systems.
* Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
* Support environmental, thermal, and RF performance testing by creating appropriate handling, alignment, and test setups.
* Evaluate, specify, and procure production equipment to support manufacturing needs, balancing floor space, budget, and scalability.
* Lead make-versus-buy trade studies to determine what capabilities should be brought in-house versus outsourced.

## Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
* Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) for tooling and fixture design.
* 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related hands-on hardware experience.
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods including precision assembly, welding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and creativity to resolve issues on the production floor.

## Preferred Skills

* Experience developing work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
* Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical or RF hardware.
* Basic understanding of electrical and RF systems to ensure effective integration during assembly and test.

## Why Join Northwood?

At Northwood, you will see your work make an immediate global impact, powering critical communication infrastructure. You will join a fast-moving team where collaboration, ownership, and innovation are at the core of everything we build.

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