Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

Ionq; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 126,887 - 166,127; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Matching 401(k)

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Legal insurance

Home technology stipend

Job summary

IonQ is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer in Louisville, CO, to lead spacecraft manufacturing efforts. The role involves executing assembly and integration activities, developing processes to increase efficiency, and ensuring compliance with engineering requirements.

Qualified candidates will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing spacecraft or complex electromechanical systems, along with proficiency in 3D CAD and a solid understanding of ASME standards. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing of spacecraft or complex electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on manufacturing and test experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of all spacecraft assembly and integration activities.
• Develop work instructions and processes to increase yield.
• Lead investigation and resolution for non-conformances.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Electromechanical systems

3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools

Job description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

Location: Louisville, CO. Travel: up to 5%.

The Role

Capella Space is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in spacecraft manufacturing. In this role, you will lead the manufacturing of multiple satellite configurations from initial bus assembly, payload integration, and launch base integration.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of all spacecraft assembly and integration activities, ensuring hardware is built to engineering requirements, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Develop work instructions and manufacturing processes with a focus on increasing yield and reducing cycle time.
• Lead investigation, resolution, and root cause/corrective action for non‑conformances.
• Design and own large‑scale GSE needed for manufacturing and integrating spacecraft.
• Review models and drawings to ensure conformance with manufacturing requirements and increase manufacturability.
• Partner with engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility, reduce cycle time, and minimize defects.
• Collaborate with supply chain and supplier base to improve material first‑pass yield.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing of spacecraft or complex electromechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment.
• Hands‑on manufacturing and test experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.

Compensation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 – $166,127. Total compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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