engineering
Posted Aug 19, 2025Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer
at Astranis
San Francisco, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Manage the production of a propulsion subsystem, including an advanced welded assembly, for use in a high-orbit satellite application
- Design and build, or source, all tooling and equipment necessary to build propulsion components and assemble advanced propulsion subsystems
- Build the factory that builds satellites - manage complex infrastructure targets to upgrade and maintain our capabilities
- Develop manufacturing processes that meet rigorous internal and external standards
Requirements
- requirements while hitting aggressive cost and schedule requirements. Successful candidates will have a proven history of delivering on complex engineering projects with minimal oversight. Role
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)
- experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding
- Highly Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD), and proven
- experience delivering products that you've personally designed and built
- Demonstrated ability of personally managing advanced manufacturing products
- experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, or Integration Engineering roles Direct
- experience with Robotic Welding, Automated Welding, or Orbital Tube Welding equipment Specific
- Deep knowledge in Machining, Welding, or Fixture/ Tool & Die design •
- Experience with Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)
- Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction
Experience
- 5+ years of industry