Space Manufacturing Engineer – Prototyping & AIT

Fibertek Inc; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Fibertek, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer in Herndon, VA to drive end‑to‑end manufacturing for prototype and LRIP space hardware programs.

You will define process flows, author work instructions, and develop tooling, while closely interfacing with IPT leads to ensure cost, quality, and schedule targets are met. The role requires strong AIT experience, 5–10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, and proficiency with Creo and Costpoint.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Space hardware or high‑reliability aerospace/defense manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of prototype, LRIP, and low‑volume production.
• Hands‑on experience with assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
• Ability to author high‑quality work instructions.
• Familiarity with Creo (CAD) and Costpoint (ERP).
• Experience with MRB, NCR, and RCCA.
• Exposure to environmental/test processes and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Create end‑to‑end manufacturing process flows for prototype and LRIP builds.
• Develop clear, detailed work instructions including tooling, inspection points, and safety notes.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and support equipment.
• Align manufacturing processes with AIT sequences.
• Support mechanical and electrical assembly, integration, and subsystem testing.
• Partner with IPT leads across engineering, quality, test, and supply chain.
• Provide hands‑on support during first article builds and troubleshooting.
• Support test setup development and ground support equipment definition.
• Process MRB/NCR activities and drive RCCA outcomes.
• Utilize Costpoint for routings, work orders, BOM validation, and cost tracking.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace/defense manufacturing

Prototype & LRIP

AIT (assembly, integration, test)

Creo

Costpoint

MRB/NCR/RCCA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo (CAD)

Costpoint (ERP)

PLM systems

Job description

Fibertek, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer in Herndon, VA to drive end‑to‑end manufacturing for prototype and LRIP space hardware programs.

You will define process flows, author work instructions, and develop tooling, while closely interfacing with IPT leads to ensure cost, quality, and schedule targets are met. The role requires strong AIT experience, 5–10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, and proficiency with Creo and Costpoint.