Manufacturing Engineer

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

25d•$130,000 - $148,000•Onsite

About The Position

Muon Space seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer passionate about aerospace manufacturing and enabling accurate, efficient production. The role helps develop vehicle designs and ensures products can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably. The position is fully onsite in the San Jose, California office five days per week.

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.
Proficiency 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 and production management, such as PLM and MES.
Must meet the stated 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 according to 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 for process-related anomalies or non-conformances during assembly and test.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency, quality, and safety.
Maintain documentation and records of procedures, tools, and lessons learned to support future builds and knowledge transfer.