Satellite Manufacturing Engineer (DFM & Test)

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 design products and ensure they can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably. The role requires collaborating with design engineers early in the development cycle to influence satellite designs for manufacturability, testability, and ease of integration.

You will plan and document detailed assembly and test sequences for satellite components and systems, including electro‑mechanical elements such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLM and MES software.
• Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and test.
• Experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar.
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical, electrical, and wire harness design.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering drawings

PLM

MES

CAD tools

Satellite integration

Aerospace experience

Cleanroom

AS9100

ISO 9001

Wiring diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PLM software

MES software

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the Greater San Jose area to help design products and ensure they can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably. The role requires collaborating with design engineers early in the development cycle to influence satellite designs for manufacturability, testability, and ease of integration.

You will plan and document detailed assembly and test sequences for satellite components and systems, including electro‑mechanical elements such as