# Manufacturing Engineer

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA, California
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** siemens nx, CAD, rf assemblies, electromechanical systems, precision assembly, welding, adhesives, mechanical fastening, design for manufacturability, Root Cause Analysis, work instructions, process flows, rf systems, thermal testing, tooling design
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> 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.

## 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 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.

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