Lead Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Composites Technology team in Palo Alto, CA. You will plan operation sequences, manage schedules, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to produce space-qualified composite hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design engineers on part/tooling releases, process improvements, and cost estimates, contributing to a high-volume aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field.
• A master’s degree may account for up to two additional years of experience.
• Five years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general manufacturing engineering support in high-volume aerospace composite production, delivering flight hardware to multiple departments and customers.
• Oversee fabrication of precision aerospace hardware and influence design for manufacturing improvements.
• Develop and manage project schedules and provide status updates to management.
• Coordinate resource usage to meet department needs and support multiple projects.
• Work with design engineers to review/approve parts and tooling assemblies and implement DfM concepts.
• Evaluate and implement upgraded software on the production floor and update processes accordingly.
• Train new staff and integrate new engineers into roles as needed.
• Evaluate and procure flight materials and tooling for projects.
• Support Antenna Test Manufacturing Engineer activities.

Education

BS degree in an engineering discipline or related field

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Composites Technology team in Palo Alto, CA. You will plan operation sequences, manage schedules, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to produce space-qualified composite hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design engineers on part/tooling releases, process improvements, and cost estimates, contributing to a high-volume aerospace environment.