Space Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage (vision & dental)

Flexible time off

10+ paid holidays

Retirement savings plans

Professional development

Job summary

Northwood Space seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance production and assembly of advanced satellite communications ground stations. You will build scalable manufacturing processes, support hardware integration, and guide equipment investments to optimize cost, quality, and lead time.

This role blends hands-on production support with strategic planning to shape Northwood's manufacturing operations and ensure robust, repeatable workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD for tooling and fixture design, preferably Siemens NX.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related hands-on hardware experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods including precision assembly, welding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for complex antenna systems, including precision RF assemblies and advanced electronic integration.
• Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Translate engineering designs into robust production workflows.
• Partner with design teams early in development to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and seamless transition from prototype to production.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to increase yield and reduce defects in tightly integrated electromechanical systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
• Support environmental, thermal, and RF performance testing by creating appropriate handling, alignment, and test setups.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure production equipment to support manufacturing needs, balancing floor space, budget, and scalability.
• Lead make-versus-buy trade studies to determine what capabilities should be brought in-house versus outsourced.

Skills

CAD

Manufacturing engineering

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Northwood Space seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance production and assembly of advanced satellite communications ground stations. You will build scalable manufacturing processes, support hardware integration, and guide equipment investments to optimize cost, quality, and lead time.

This role blends hands-on production support with strategic planning to shape Northwood's manufacturing operations and ensure robust, repeatable workflows.