Manufacturing Engineer

Tendeg; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you will develop and implement manufacturing processes for antennas. This role involves hands-on support, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing specifications. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sponsored lunches

Dog-friendly environment

Free parking

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing core areas.
• Proficiency with technical drawings, bills of materials, and test/integration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support production and on-time delivery of antenna product lines.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing process specifications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSc in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs enable exciting missions, providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We currently have 12 antennas on-orbit and plan 20 flight deliverables in 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, covering VHF to Q/V-band, with precise 2-axis gimbals.

Consider joining our innovative and rapidly growing team.

Tendeg’s Philosophy

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. Our success stems from 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, emphasizing our trait of tenacity.

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Pay Range: $90,000-$130,000 (salary determined by education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data)

Location: Louisville, CO

About this role

The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement manufacturing processes for building, testing, and delivering antennas.

Support programs including:

• INCUS: NASA-selected project delivering four Ka-band deployable antennas for a mission studying tropical storms and thunderstorms. More info
• 2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Developing, fabricating, testing, and delivering high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band for sensor and communication missions across LEO, MEO, and lunar applications.
• Perimeter Truss Reflectors: Delivering large aperture antennas for GEO communications, SAR, and national security.

What You'll Do

• Support production and on-time delivery of antenna product lines.
• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing & test technicians.
• Serve as point of contact for non-conforming products; troubleshoot and investigate failures to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions, standardizing across projects and streamlining workflow.
• Develop and improve manufacturing process specifications.
• Design fixturing and tooling to aid manufacturing.
• Understand in-house business systems including configuration data management tools, manufacturing execution systems, MRP, PLM, and shop floor control.
• Translate design requirements into manufacturing inputs.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Key Job Requirements

• BSc in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing core areas.
• Proficiency with technical drawings, bills of materials, and test/integration procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred), and designing tooling and GSE.
• Experience with PLC, automation, robotics, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience creating and improving manufacturing instructions and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, company swag, sponsored lunches, dog-friendly environment, free parking, stocked break rooms

US Citizenship Required

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or other protected factors.