Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Spaceflight Systems

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lunar Outpost Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for spaceflight hardware and lunar vehicle systems.

You will partner with design, test, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalable production in a dynamic startup environment. You will own build documentation, lead root-cause analyses, define tooling and assembly methods, support rapid prototypes, and drive cost, cycle-time, and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace, automotive, space systems, robotics, or high-reliability industries.
• Experience developing and executing manufacturing processes for complex assemblies.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar).
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, RCCA, Fishbone, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for spacecraft, rover, and space-rated mechanical/electromechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure DFM, DFA, and DFT principles are integrated early.
• Own build documentation including work instructions, drawings, and process specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of manufacturing non-conformances and failures.
• Define tooling, fixturing, and assembly methods for precision aerospace hardware.
• Support rapid prototype builds.
• Work with suppliers to develop and qualify manufacturing processes and improve quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
• Plan and execute manufacturing readiness activities and production ramp strategies.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

DFA (Design for Assembly)

DFT (Design for Test)

GD&T

AS9100

Root Cause Analysis

SolidWorks

Aerospace/Space Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Lunar Outpost Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for spaceflight hardware and lunar vehicle systems.

You will partner with design, test, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalable production in a dynamic startup environment. You will own build documentation, lead root-cause analyses, define tooling and assembly methods, support rapid prototypes, and drive cost, cycle-time, and