Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II—Arc Vehicle Integration

Kindredventures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Reentry Technologies in Los Angeles is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Arc Vehicle Integration & Test team. You will build, integrate, and test critical subsystems for the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle, developing build sequences, assembly procedures, and floor tooling.

You will work cross-functionally with design engineers and floor technicians to ensure flight hardware meets quality and schedule milestones, while owning assembly processes and floor execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Typically 2+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, structural assembly, or vehicle-level build environments.
• Proven experience authoring detailed assembly procedures, managing build configurations, and driving floor execution.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or GSE in CAD (Siemens NX or equivalent) and applying standard GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Direct experience with structural bonding, composite assembly, mechanical fastening, or thermal protection system (TPS) integration.
• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) processes, non-conformance tracking, and root-cause analysis.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and own the end-to-end vehicle assembly sequence, integration flow, and build plans for the Arc vehicle.
• Create and execute detailed vehicle assembly sequences and integration plans for critical Arc subsystems.
• Author, release, and maintain high-fidelity manufacturing work instructions, structural bonding procedures, and integration checklists.
• Design, build, and proof-load assembly fixtures, tooling, and ground support equipment (GSE) using CAD.
• Lead the disposition of floor non-conformances (MRB), perform rigorous root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for structural and mechanical integration issues.
• Coordinate directly with centralized shops to schedule and execute part deliveries, structural bonding, mechanical fabrication, and subassembly integration.
• Establish standard practices for precision mechanical joints, fasteners, adhesives, and critical interface alignments.
• Execute subassembly and vehicle-level mass properties, alignment measurements, and system checkouts.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Hardware integration

GD&T

Tooling design

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD (Siemens NX)

Job description

Advanced Reentry Technologies in Los Angeles is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Arc Vehicle Integration & Test team. You will build, integrate, and test critical subsystems for the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle, developing build sequences, assembly procedures, and floor tooling.

You will work cross-functionally with design engineers and floor technicians to ensure flight hardware meets quality and schedule milestones, while owning assembly processes and floor execution in a