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WI · On-site

Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II Lead propulsion products from development into full production at Briggs, Texas. Location: Texas, United States Job Tags: Hardware About The Role Firefly ...

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Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer Mojave, California, United States | Manufacturing Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air ...

Firefly Aerospace

WI · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

SUMMARY The Firefly Propulsion Senior Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, test, and delivery of the engines and fluid systems to vehicle and ...

Firefly Aerospace

WI · On-site

$83K - $114K/yr

SUMMARY The Firefly Propulsion Senior Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, test, and delivery of the engines and fluid systems to vehicle and ...

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Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Astranis
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer

As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will oversee the production of the propulsion subsystem for high-orbit satellites. You will be responsible for the production of propulsion components, getting them assembled into a subsystem, and integrating that subsystem onto the vehicle. This is a highly cross-functional role that will require you to meet stakeholder and industry requirements while hitting aggressive cost and schedule requirements.

Role
  • Manage the production of a propulsion subsystem for use in a high-orbit satellite application
  • Design and build, or source, all tooling and equipment necessary to build propulsion components and assemble propulsion subsystems
  • Build the factory that builds satellites - manage complex infrastructure targets to upgrade and maintain our capabilties
  • Develop manufacturing processes that meet rigorous internal and external standards
  • Work closely with other teams to deliver your subsystem on time and at our expected quality
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)
  • 3+ years of industry experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding
  • Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD), and building hardware of your own design
  • A passion for manufacturing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/ development
  • Demonstrated ability of personally managing the construction of complex hardware 
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week
Bonus
  • Direct experience in propulsion or aerospace welding engineering
  • Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing electric propulsion or chemical space propulsion
  • Deep knowledge in Machining, Welding, or Fixture/ Tool & Die design
  • Experience with Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)
  • Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction
  • Familiarity with Reliability and Mission Assurance best practices

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