Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in spacecraft deployables seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing processes for antennas. The role involves supporting production, troubleshooting non-conforming products, and optimizing workflows. Candidates should possess a BS in Engineering and relevant experience in manufacturing processes. Benefits include competitive salaries, generous PTO, and a dog-friendly environment.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Dog-friendly environment

Free parking

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and its impact on manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support production and ensure on-time delivery of antenna product lines.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions.
• Design fixturing and tooling to aid manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs enable exciting missions by providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We currently have 12 antennas on-orbit and plan to deliver 20 flight units 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, embodying our value of tenacity.

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Pay Range: $110,000-$130,000 (Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, 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.

We support the following programs:

• INCUS: NASA-selected project to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for the Investigation of Convective Updrafts 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 security.

What you'll do:

• Support production and ensure on-time delivery of antenna product lines.
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing & test technicians.
• Serve as point of contact for non-conforming products, troubleshoot, and investigate failures to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions, standardizing processes and streamlining workflows.
• Develop or improve manufacturing process specifications shared among projects.
• Design fixturing and tooling to aid manufacturing.
• Understand in-house business systems including Configuration Data Management tools, Manufacturing Execution System, MRP, PLM, and shop floor control.
• Translate design requirements into manufacturing inputs.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Key Job Requirements:

• BS or equivalent in an Engineering field or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in at least one core product area: Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, bills of material, and test procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with leadership ability in group discussions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Related technical experience considered in lieu of education.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and its impact on manufacturing and inspection.
• Experience with CAD systems (SolidWorks) and designing tooling and GSE.
• Experience with PLC, automation, and robotics.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing of precision parts.
• Experience creating and improving assembly instructions and manufacturing process specifications.

Benefits:

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

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short Term and Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP Program
• Company SWAG, lunches, outings
• Dog-friendly environment
• Free parking
• Stocked break rooms

US Citizenship is required.

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