Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer — Orbital Subsystem

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits

On-site catered meals

401(k) retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to lead the propulsion subsystem production for high‑orbit satellites.

You will design and source tooling, build the necessary infrastructure, and develop robust manufacturing processes to meet demanding standards. You will collaborate across teams to ensure on‑time delivery and quality while contributing to hiring efforts for a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline (engineering, physics).
• 5+ years of propulsion/space vehicles/high-precision welding experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and demonstrated delivery of designed components.
• Hands-on manufacturing passion with fast-paced environment.
• Experience personally managing advanced manufacturing products.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of a propulsion subsystem, including an advanced welded assembly.
• Design, build, or source tooling and equipment for propulsion components and subsystems.
• Build the factory that constructs satellites and manage infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop manufacturing processes meeting internal and external standards.
• Collaborate with other teams to deliver subsystem on time and to quality.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring additional teammates for the growing team.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Propulsion / space vehicles experience

Welding / fabrication

On-site manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/physics

Tools

MES

ERP

GD&T expertise

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to lead the propulsion subsystem production for high‑orbit satellites.

You will design and source tooling, build the necessary infrastructure, and develop robust manufacturing processes to meet demanding standards. You will collaborate across teams to ensure on‑time delivery and quality while contributing to hiring efforts for a rapidly growing organization.