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Manufacturing Engineer

Muon Space· Production - Manufacturing
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San Jose, CA$130k - $148kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer role focused on aerospace manufacturing, with emphasis on design-for-manufacturability, assembly planning, process improvement, and collaboration with design and production teams. Onsite in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design engineers early in the development cycle to influence satellite designs for manufacturability, testability, and ease of integration.
  • Plan and document detailed assembly and test sequences for satellite components and systems, including electro-mechanical elements such as wire harnesses.
  • Write, update, and manage comprehensive assembly procedures and work instructions in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Identify and specify requirements for assembly aids such as jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling, and support their design, procurement, and validation.
  • Work closely with technicians and production teams during hands-on assembly and test operations to ensure process compliance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for process-related anomalies or non-conformances during assembly and test.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Maintain documentation and records of procedures, tools, and lessons learned to support future builds and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience with software tools for design & production management such as PLM and MES

Skills

Required:Reading engineering drawingsDocumentation and proceduresCommunicationProblem solvingPLM/MES

Benefits

  • equity compensation
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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