Space Hardware Manufacturing Engineer: Machining & Additive

Telemetry Today LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Machining Associate for Winter 2027 to own the machining lifecycle of space-grade components. You will work with mechanical engineers to ensure manufacturability and drive production processes, tooling, and inspection on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes GD&T, 5-axis CNC concepts, and additive manufacturing knowledge, with hands-on involvement in both R&D and production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on machining experience (manual or CNC).
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks/Creo/NX, etc.).
• Experience with CAM software (Fusion/Esprit/Siemens NX/Magics or similar).
• Fundamentals of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Must be onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machining processes for space-grade components.
• Develop production tooling and inspection procedures on the factory floor.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure manufacturability and tolerance stackups.
• Support machining and programming during R&D and production.
• Write work instructions, templates, and process specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers on processes and quality.

Skills

Machining experience

CAD familiarity

GD&T fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/Creo/NX)

CAM software (Fusion/Esprit/Siemens NX/Magics)

Job description

Astranis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Machining Associate for Winter 2027 to own the machining lifecycle of space-grade components. You will work with mechanical engineers to ensure manufacturability and drive production processes, tooling, and inspection on the factory floor.

The role emphasizes GD&T, 5-axis CNC concepts, and additive manufacturing knowledge, with hands-on involvement in both R&D and production environments.