Manufacturing Engineer

Muon Space • San Jose, CA

16h • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Muon seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional passionate about aerospace manufacturing, with a strong commitment to enabling accurate, and efficient production. You will play a key role in developing our vehicle designs and ensuring our products can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ 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

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 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.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance.
• We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees