Staff Manufacturing Engineer- Spacecraft

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoption leave

Legal insurance

Home technology stipend

Job summary

Capella Space is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing of multiple satellite configurations at their facility in Louisville, CO. The role requires extensive experience in spacecraft manufacturing, focusing on assembly execution, process development, and integration activities.

Applicants should have over 8 years of hands-on manufacturing experience within aerospace or complex systems, strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards, and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks. Excellent benefits include comprehensive medical plans and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing of spacecraft or complex electro-mechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment.
• Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of all spacecraft assembly and integration activities.
• Develop work instructions and manufacturing processes to increase yield and reduce cycle time.
• Design and own large-scale GSE needed for manufacturing and integrating spacecraft.

Skills

Manufacturing spacecraft

Hands-on manufacturing and test experience

ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards

3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools

Job description

Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO.

Travel: Up to 5%

Job ID: 1698

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 to increase manufacturability.
• Partner with engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility, reduce cycle time, and minimize defects.
• Partner with supply chain and supplier base to improve material first‑pass yield.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing of spacecraft or complex electro‑mechanical 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.

Export Control Eligibility

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Capella may verify U.S. Person status and obtain necessary licenses as required.

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, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.