Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Tendeg, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of spacecraft deployables, where you'll play a crucial role in developing innovative manufacturing processes for high-performance antennas. As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production, troubleshoot issues, and design tooling that enhances efficiency. With a commitment to creativity and collaboration, this role offers the chance to contribute to exciting missions in Earth Science and beyond. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with generous benefits and the opportunity to grow your skills in a rapidly evolving field. Be part of a team that values tenacity and innovation!

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Traditional 401(k) Retirement Plan

Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance

EAP Program

Company swag, lunches, and outings

Dog-friendly environment

Free parking

Fully stocked break rooms

Qualifications

• 0-4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and bills of materials.

Responsibilities

• Support production and ensure on-time delivery of antenna products.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions to streamline workflows.

Skills

Interpreting technical drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Manufacturing engineering

Education

BSc in Engineering

Equivalent discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred)

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs enable exciting missions, providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have 12 antennas on-orbit and 20 flight deliverables scheduled for 2025. Our missions include Earth Science (weather, surface deformation, and change); LEO, GEO, and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. Our apertures range from 50cm to 10m, covering VHF to Q/V-band, and include precise 2-axis gimbals. Consider joining our innovative and rapidly growing team.

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We succeed because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated individuals who can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG stands for TENacious Design and Engineering Group, embracing traits like tenacity.

Title: Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Pay Range: $70,000-$90,000 (Salary to be determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data)

About this role

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement manufacturing processes for the building, testing, and delivery of antennas.

• INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for the Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission, studying tropical storms and thunderstorms. More info
• 2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop, fabricate, test, and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band for sensor and communication missions across LEO, MEO, and lunar applications.
• Perimeter Truss Reflectors: Tendeg is delivering large aperture antennas for GEO communications, SAR, and national security.

What you'll do:

• Support production and ensure on-time delivery of antenna product lines.
• Serve as the point of contact for non-conforming products, troubleshooting and investigating failures to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions, standardizing across projects and streamlining workflows.
• Develop and improve manufacturing process specifications shared among projects.
• Design fixturing and tooling to aid manufacturing.
• Understand in-house business systems including Configuration Data Management tools, Manufacturing Execution System, MRP, PLM, and shop floor control.
• Translate design requirements into manufacturing inputs.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Key Job Requirements:

• BSc in Engineering or related field or equivalent discipline.
• 0-4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, internships, or project experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, bills of materials, and test procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Related technical experience may substitute for formal education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and its impact on manufacturing and inspection.
• Experience with CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred), designing tooling and GSE.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing of precision parts (machining, additive manufacturing).
• Experience creating and refining assembly instructions and manufacturing process specifications.

Benefits:

We invest in our team with competitive salaries, bonuses, and various benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Traditional 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP Program
• Company swag, lunches, and outings
• Dog-friendly environment
• Free parking
• Fully stocked break rooms

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or other protected factors.