Prototype & Build Engineer, Spacecraft Hardware

Ascend Arc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AscendArc is seeking an early member of its Manufacturing team for the Prototype and Build Engineer role to develop a revolutionary satellite communications system. You will connect vision to hardware, build it, test it and fly it, leading prototyping, machining, and fabrication of spacecraft assemblies.

The position requires expert mechanical aptitude, CNC programming skills, and experience with metals, composites, and fabrication.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and precision fabrication skills.
• High proficiency in CNC programming and machining.
• Experience in prototype construction with metals, composites, and fabricated materials.
• Working knowledge of CAM, CAD, and metrology tools.
• Familiar with manufacturing documentation and process control.
• Comfortable iterating designs and troubleshooting builds.
• Independent work with clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototyping, machining, and fabrication of spacecraft assemblies and parts.
• Support manufacturing and assembly of flight and qualification hardware.
• Contribute to production planning and tooling design.
• Apply technical knowledge across mechanical, composite, and electromechanical systems to solve build challenges and deliver precise hardware on schedule.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Prototype fabrication

CAM

CAD

Metrology

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

CAM software

CAD software

Job description

AscendArc is seeking an early member of its Manufacturing team for the Prototype and Build Engineer role to develop a revolutionary satellite communications system. You will connect vision to hardware, build it, test it and fly it, leading prototyping, machining, and fabrication of spacecraft assemblies.

The position requires expert mechanical aptitude, CNC programming skills, and experience with metals, composites, and fabrication.