Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer - Principal

Astra Core-X; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Job summary

Astra CoreX, Inc. seeks a Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer to lead the development of manufacturing processes and assembly methods that transition designs into reliable, mass-producible solutions for aerospace programs.

You will build the Manufacturing & Assembly division within the Engineering Team, develop tooling, coordinate with suppliers, and implement quality and ERP/MRP practices, with US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Strong familiarity with GD&T for high precision aerospace parts.
• Strong background in developing or procuring production tooling.
• Familiarity with DFX (Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build the Manufacturing & Assembly division within the Engineering Team of ACX.
• Develop manufacturing plans to build vehicle subsystems and complete launch vehicles.
• Design and procure tooling and fixtures for prototyping and high quantity manufacturing.
• Support prototype builds and development test campaigns.
• Coordinate with suppliers and implement a supplier management system.
• Develop and implement quality management plans.

Skills

GD&T familiarity

Production tooling

Communication skills

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

10+ years aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer - Principal

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR/DoW Programs)

About the Role

Astra CoreX, Inc. (ACX) is seeking a Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer to lead and develop manufacturing processes and assembly methods that transition ACX designs into reliable, repeatable, mass-producible solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the Manufacturing & Assembly division within the Engineering Team of ACX.
• Develop manufacturing plans to build vehicle subsystems and complete launch vehicles.
• Design and procure tooling and fixtures for prototyping and high quantity manufacturing.
• Support prototype builds and development test campaigns.
• Coordinate with suppliers and implement a supplier management system.
• Develop and implement quality management plans.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong familiarity with GD&T for high precision aerospace parts.
• Strong background in developing or procuring production tooling.
• Familiarity with DFX (Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong familiarity with additive manufacturing and composites assembly.
• Strong background in rocket/UAV manufacturing.
• Experience in implementation and management of ERP/MRP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active U.S. government security clearance.

Salary Range

• $150k-$180k

ACX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at ACX is bonus eligible.

ACX is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.