Description
As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will oversee the production of the propulsion subsystem for high-orbit satellites. You will be responsible for the production of propulsion components, getting them assembled into a subsystem, and integrating that subsystem onto the vehicle.
This is a highly cross-functional role that will require you to meet stakeholder and industry requirements while hitting aggressive cost and schedule requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the production of a propulsion subsystem for use in a high-orbit satellite application
- Designing and building, or sourcing, all tooling and equipment necessary to build propulsion components and assemble propulsion subsystems
- Building the factory that builds satellites
- Managing complex infrastructure targets to upgrade and maintain our capabilities
- Developing manufacturing processes that meet rigorous internal and external standards
- Working closely with other teams to deliver your subsystem on time and at our expected quality
- Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing team
Requirements include:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)
- 3+ years of industry experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding
- Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD), and building hardware of your own design
- A passion for manufacturing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
- Demonstrated ability of personally managing the construction of complex hardware
- Must be onsite 5 days a week
Bonus points for:
- Direct experience in propulsion or aerospace welding engineering
- Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing electric propulsion or chemical space propulsion
- Deep knowledge in Machining, Welding, or Fixture/ Tool & Die design
- Experience with Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)
- Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction
- Familiarity with Reliability and Mission Assurance best practices
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary: $115,000-$145,000 USD