Manufacturing Engineer

Loftorbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance for你

FSA/HSA with employer contribution

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with equity options

Daily catered lunches

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Loft Orbital, a space systems company, seeks a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production capabilities and ensure the delivery of high-quality satellite systems. You will design processes, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This role focuses on manufacturing methods, reliability, and scalability. Candidates with hands-on aerospace experience and problem-solving skills are encouraged to apply for a roles that

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or high-tech environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations (AS9100, IPC, NASA/ECSS).
• Excellent problem-solving and detail-oriented mindset.
• Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Experience with project management tools and techniques.
• Previous experience as a technician building spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite components and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing strategies and plans.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and develop corrective actions.
• Support production teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Tools

CNC Machining

Hand-soldering

Harness fabrication

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

Are you excited about optimizing manufacturing processes in the aerospace industry? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft Orbital is seeking a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our production capabilities and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite components and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing strategies and plans
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
• Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and develop corrective actions
• Support production teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or high-tech environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC Machining, hand-soldering, harness fabrication) and foundational knowledge of engineering concepts, including but not limited to: kinetics/dynamics, fluid mechanics, power systems, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, IPC, NASA and/or ECSS)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• Green or Black Belt Certification
• Experience with project management tools and techniques
• Previous experience as a technician building spacecraft

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft's flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

*As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.