Prototype and Build Engineer

AscendArc • Beaverton, OR

6h • $85,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our Manufacturing team as a Prototype and Build Engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it. AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground-breaking and fast-paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.

Requirements

• Expert mechanical aptitude and precision fabrication skills.
• Strong experience with CNC programming, machining, and general shop tools.
• Skilled in prototype construction using metals, composites, and fabricated materials.
• Working knowledge of CAM, CAD, and metrology tools.
• Familiar with manufacturing documentation and process control.
• Comfortable iterating designs, troubleshooting builds, and solving hands-on engineering problems.
• Capable of independent work with minimal oversight and good communication across engineering and production teams.
• Able to lift 25 lbs and perform work requiring standing or manual handling.
• Proactive and resourceful — able to anticipate build issues and propose solutions.
• Willing to assist with operational and maintenance tasks that keep the shop running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the prototyping, machining, and fabrication of spacecraft assemblies and parts.
• Support manufacturing and assembly of flight and qualification hardware.
• Contribute to production planning and tooling design.
• Apply technical knowledge across mechanical, composite, and electromechanical systems to solve build challenges and deliver precise hardware on schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed