Senior RF Manufacturing Engineer - Satellite Systems

Front Door Defense; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymeta is seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and implementation of RF-focused manufacturing processes for advanced satellite communication products in Woodinville, Washington. This role emphasizes assembling complex RF and electromechanical systems, supporting new product introduction and production scale-up.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on RF experience, strong GD&T knowledge, fixture design skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while driving

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, telecommunications, defense, electronics, or related high-tech industries.
• Experience supporting RF assemblies, antennas, or high-frequency electronic productions.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.
• Hands-on fixture design, tooling development, and manufacturing equipment implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development and production readiness for RF critical assemblies and high-precision mechanical components.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to drive DFM decisions and design trades.
• Communicate DFM needs cross-functionally with operations and Engineering for optimal solutions.
• Support supplier qualification, training, and issue resolution.
• Design and implement assembly fixtures and tooling from concept through transfer to production.
• Develop work instructions, process specifications, and training materials.
• Establish process controls and manufacturing qualification plans for critical operations.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and throughput improvements.
• Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and technicians.

Skills

RF assemblies

Process validation

Fixture design

CAD SolidWorks

DFM

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM

ERP

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Kymeta is seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and implementation of RF-focused manufacturing processes for advanced satellite communication products in Woodinville, Washington. This role emphasizes assembling complex RF and electromechanical systems, supporting new product introduction and production scale-up.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on RF experience, strong GD&T knowledge, fixture design skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while driving