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Northwood SpaceNorthwood SpaceLos Angeles, CA

Manufacturing Engineer

Develops scalable manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows, and documentation for advanced satellite communications ground stations. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of hands-on manufacturing or hardware experience, with expertise in CAD, precision assembly, and electromechanical or RF integration.

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On-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

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 which capabilities should be brought in-house versus outsourced.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related hands-on hardware experience.
  • Proficiency in CAD, such as Siemens NX, for tooling and fixture design.
  • 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.

Nice-to-Haves

  • 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 testing.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base compensation is determined by role, level, location, market data, job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
  • Long-term incentives may include company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.
  • Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, flexible time off, 10 or more paid holidays per year, retirement savings plans, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

siemens nxCADrf assemblieselectromechanical systemsprecision assemblyweldingadhesivesmechanical fasteningdesign for manufacturabilityRoot Cause Analysiswork instructionsprocess flowsrf systemsthermal testingtooling design

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