Satellite Manufacturing Engineer - Contract-to-Permanent

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the Greater San Jose area to help ensure manufacturability, testability, and reliable integration of satellite designs. You will collaborate with design engineers early in development to influence manufacturability and plan assembly/test sequences for complex electro-mechanical components.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing, and experience reading engineering drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLM and MES for design and production management.
• Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and test.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers early in development to influence manufacturability, testability, and integration.
• Plan and document detailed assembly and test sequences for satellite components and systems, including wire harnesses.
• Identify and specify requirements for assembly aids such as jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling; support their design, procurement, and validation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Satellite integration experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM

MES

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the Greater San Jose area to help ensure manufacturability, testability, and reliable integration of satellite designs. You will collaborate with design engineers early in development to influence manufacturability and plan assembly/test sequences for complex electro-mechanical components.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing, and experience reading engineering drawings and schematics.