Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Onsite, San Jose

Climactic; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Three weeks paid vacation + 12 paid to

Job summary

Muon Space in San Jose, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our onsite team. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize satellite manufacturability and develop detailed assembly/test sequences for complex electromechanical systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong drawing literacy, and proven problem‑solving abilities. Expect a competitive package with full benefits and opportunities to influence process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent analytical and decision‑making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers early in the development cycle to influence satellite designs for manufacturability, testability, and ease of integration.
• Plan and document detailed assembly and test sequences for satellite components and systems, including electro‑mechanical elements such as wire harnesses.
• Write, update, and manage comprehensive assembly procedures and work instructions in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify and specify requirements for assembly aids such as jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling, and support their design, procurement, and validation.
• Work closely with technicians and production teams during hands‑on assembly and test operations to ensure process compliance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for process‑related anomalies or non‑conformances during assembly and test.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Maintain documentation and records of procedures, tools, and lessons learned to support future builds and knowledge transfer.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Tools

PLM

MES

Job description

Muon Space in San Jose, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our onsite team. You will collaborate with design engineers to optimize satellite manufacturability and develop detailed assembly/test sequences for complex electromechanical systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong drawing literacy, and proven problem‑solving abilities. Expect a competitive package with full benefits and opportunities to influence process improvements.