Manufacturing Engineer

Tendeg, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in developing and implementing manufacturing processes for cutting-edge antennas. This innovative firm is dedicated to high-quality designs that support exciting missions in Earth Science and communications. You'll collaborate in a dynamic team environment, leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance production efficiency and ensure the timely delivery of advanced technology solutions. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employer-paid Short Term Disability

Team lunches and outings

Dog-friendly environment

Free parking

Fully stocked break rooms

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and assembly instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support production and ensure on-time delivery of antenna product lines.
• Troubleshoot failures to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Create assembly instructions to standardize processes.

Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Manufacturing Process Specification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC Systems

Automation Tools

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, VHF to Q/V-band, with precise 2-axis gimbals. Join our innovative and rapidly growing team.

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We succeed through a unique approach to problem-solving. We seek creative thinkers and self-motivated individuals who can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG stands for TENacious Design and Engineering Group, reflecting our value of tenacity.

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Pay Range: $110,000-$130,000 (Salary to be determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data)

About this role

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes for building, testing, and delivering 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 to improve weather and climate models. Learn more
• 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 has contracts to deliver 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. Troubleshoot and investigate failures to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions, focusing on standardization across projects and streamlining workflow through necessary work centers.

Develop and improve manufacturing process specifications to standardize processes shared among company projects.

Design fixturing and tooling to aid manufacturing.

Understand in-house business systems including Configuration Data Management tools, Manufacturing Execution System, MRP, PLM, shop floor control, and internal status reporting.

Help translate design requirements into manufacturing inputs.

Perform other duties as necessary.

Key Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• BSc or higher in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in at least one core product area: Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, bills of material, and test and integration procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with leadership ability in group discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Related technical experience considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5, impacting manufacturing and inspection.
• Experience with CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred) for designing tooling and ground support equipment.
• Experience with PLC, automation, and robotics.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing of precision parts (machining, additive manufacturing, etc.).
• Experience creating and refining assembly instructions and manufacturing process specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional experience with GD&T, CAD, PLC, automation, robotics, and precision manufacturing as above.

Benefits:

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

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Traditional 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life, AD&D
• Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability options
• EAP Program
• Company SWAG
• Team lunches and outings
• Dog-friendly environment
• Free parking
• Fully stocked break rooms with snacks, drinks, and coffee

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, or other protected factors.