Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer II

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

19h

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Electronics Manufacturing Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge manufacturing processes for high-reliability, high-volume satellites, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for establishing the manufacturing of Cesium's NPI satellite platform. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the company. You will work closely with the engineering team, program management to ensure the successful build and launch of our satellite.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) of electronics hardware
Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
Knowledge of mechanical assembly, CNC machining
Experience with change management, nonconformance documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and acceptance criteria
Experience with cost analysis, managing suppliers, and configuration management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in an NPI Environment
Ability to establish scalable manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries
Proficiency with PLM and ERP software
Proficiency in AS9100/ISO9001 quality management system requirements
Experience successfully tackling multiple high-priority tasks
Working with national cross functional teams

Responsibilities

Assist in the establishment of the NPI facility by contributing to layout design, equipment selection, and workflow optimization tailored for satellite production
Support the transition of prototypes to full-scale production by collaborating with design and engineering teams
Develop and implement quality control procedures and inspection protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications for satellite manufacturing
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing defects in electronics and mechanical components
Be a manufacturing representative to outside CM's and help ensure timely delivery, quality of external hardware