Manufacturing Engineer

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Muon Space seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to help develop vehicle designs and ensure products can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably. The role focuses on aerospace manufacturing, including improving manufacturability, testability, integration, production efficiency, quality, and safety. It is fully onsite at Muon’s San Jose, California office five days per week. The engineer will work closely with design engineers, technicians, and production teams throughout satellite component and system assembly and testing. The position also involves documenting processes, supporting assembly tooling, troubleshooting production issues, and contributing to corrective actions and continuous improvement. The role requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility criteria. Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems provider founded in 2021 that designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
At least 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 design and production management software tools such as PLM and MES.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar.
Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and test.
Experience with CAD tools for mechanical, electrical, and wire harness design.

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 assembly procedures and work instructions in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Identify requirements for assembly aids such as jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling, and support their design, procurement, and validation.
Work 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 to enhance process efficiency, quality, and safety.
Maintain documentation and records of procedures, tools, and lessons learned to support future builds and knowledge transfer.