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Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in California

Vast

Propulsion Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$112K - $159K/yr

Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes and production equipment for propulsion ... Partner with quality engineering to define inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and process ...

Vast

Propulsion Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$137K - $195K/yr

Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes and production equipment for propulsion ... Partner with quality engineering to define inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and process ...

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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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