Staff Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer

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

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.