Manufacturing Engineer

Juniper; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Profit-sharing bonus program

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Juniper in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Satellite Structures to lead composite manufacturing programs. The role involves managing resources, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, experience with aerospace systems, and strong knowledge of thermal management concepts. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a profit-sharing bonus.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with advanced fiber-reinforced composites and/or aluminum honeycomb structures.
• Strong experience with Aerospace/Satellite systems along with Thermal Management concepts.
• Hands-on experience with prototype hardware fabrication, testing, and DFM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, resources, and budgets for composite manufacturing programs.
• Drive program execution ensuring alignment with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Serve as primary customer contact and provide project updates.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and materials teams.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability principles and support testing activities.
• Develop solutions to manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Advanced fiber-reinforced composites

Aerospace systems

Thermal Management concepts

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DFM systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Satellite Structures

Anaheim, CA (off the 91 and 57)

We design and manufacture system-level thermal solutions, partnering with customers for over 20 years across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and government R&D sectors.

Our technologies support mission-critical applications ranging from spacecraft thermal management to precise temperature control in surgical environments, operating across extreme conditions from -150°C to 1,100°C.

As a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Satellite Structures, you will lead projects from planning through delivery, partnering with customers, engineering teams, and production personnel to ensure successful program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables for composite manufacturing programs.
• Drive program execution while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, quality standards, and project goals.
• Serve as a primary customer contact, providing regular communication and project updates.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, tooling, and materials teams to support program success.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and support prototype fabrication and testing activities as needed.
• Develop practical solutions to manufacturing and production challenges.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with advanced fiber-reinforced composites and/or aluminum honeycomb structures and associated manufacturing processes.
• Strong experience with Aerospace/Satellite systems along with Thermal Management concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with prototype hardware fabrication, testing, and DFM systems is a plus.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a profit‑sharing bonus program, within a collaborative and innovative work environment.