Integration Manager
About The Position
EnduroSat is seeking an Integration Manager to lead integration of satellite subsystems into complete, flight-ready spacecraft. The role leads subsystem-level and full-vehicle integration builds and functional testing, while coordinating with design, quality, supplier, and engineering teams. The position is full-time, exempt, and primarily on-site at the company’s Gardena, California facility, with occasional travel to EnduroSat’s European headquarters. The Integration Manager owns integration plans and documentation, assembly Bills of Materials, process optimization, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement across the integration line. The role also performs hands-on integration and testing, supports troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, and contributes integration feasibility and reliability input during design reviews. The position calls for meeting production schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing or integration engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- At least 3 years managing, mentoring, and developing a team.
- Experience working within a quality system such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft integration, electromechanical assembly, and test techniques.
- CAD experience, such as Siemens NX, for design review.
- Experience authoring integration documentation, including SOPs and work orders.
- Familiarity with IPC and related aerospace standards.
- Strong root-cause problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on integration and test experience across multiple subsystems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical milestones.
Nice To Haves
- Track record leading a high-performing integration team in aerospace or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Integration team and oversee subsystem-level and full-vehicle integration builds and functional testing.
- Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability and integration approaches for structures, avionics, and payload subsystems.
- Own and coordinate Bills of Materials for integrated assemblies.
- Support Responsible Engineers with failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
- Optimize integration processes for efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Create and maintain integration plans, procedures, and work instructions.
- Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components; review and approve supplier processes.
- Perform hands-on integration and testing according to engineering specifications.
- Participate in design reviews, providing input on integration feasibility and reliability.
- Partner with quality assurance to establish rigorous quality-control processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the integration line.
- Meet production schedules while adapting to shifting priorities.
- Work overtime or weekends to support critical milestones when needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Team performance-based bonus.
- Career progression framework and educational programs.
- Opportunity to participate in the space educational program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
