Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Spaceflight Hardware

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost seeks a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to shape manufacturing processes for spacecraft and lunar vehicles. You will work with design, test, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalability of high-performance aerospace systems in a fast-paced startup setting.

Responsibilities include defining tooling and processes, leading root cause analyses, and ensuring documentation and readiness for production ramps.

Qualifications

• Requires 7–10 years in manufacturing engineering, preferably aerospace/space systems.
• Experience developing and executing manufacturing processes for complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, machining, or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for spacecraft, rover, and space-rated assemblies.
• Ensure DFM, DFA, and DFT principles are integrated early with design engineering.
• Own build documentation including WIs, drawings, and process specs.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolve manufacturing non-conformances.
• Define tooling, fixturing, and assembly methods for precision aerospace hardware.
• Support rapid prototype builds and supplier development for processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
• Plan and execute manufacturing readiness activities and ramp strategies.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Quality systems

Communication skills

Project management

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks)

Job description

Lunar Outpost seeks a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to shape manufacturing processes for spacecraft and lunar vehicles. You will work with design, test, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalability of high-performance aerospace systems in a fast-paced startup setting.

Responsibilities include defining tooling and processes, leading root cause analyses, and ensuring documentation and readiness for production ramps.