Manufacturing Engineer
Muon Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in San Jose, CA. This role is integral to our mission of designing, building, and operating LEO satellite constellations that deliver mission-critical data. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with design engineers to influence satellite designs for manufacturability, testability, and ease of integration, ensuring our products can be manufactured and tested quickly and reliably.
Key responsibilities include planning and documenting detailed assembly and test sequences for satellite components and systems, including electro-mechanical elements such as wire harnesses. The Manufacturing Engineer will write, update, and manage comprehensive assembly procedures and work instructions in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Additionally, the role involves identifying and specifying requirements for assembly aids such as jigs, fixtures, and custom tooling, and supporting their design, procurement, and validation.
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field, along with 3+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams is essential, as are strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with software tools for design and production management, such as PLM and MES, is also required.
The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $125,000 annually, depending on the candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short and 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.
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. and dynamic company and workforce, valuing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity.