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$145,000 – $185,000
Listed on Astranis’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Astranis seeks a senior manufacturing engineer to oversee production of propulsion systems for satellites in high orbit, managing component fabrication, subsystem assembly, factory infrastructure, and process development. This role suits experienced manufacturing professionals with a background in propulsion or precision welding who thrive in fast-paced environments and want hands-on involvement in space technology production.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor of Science in engineering, physics, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of industry experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding
- Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) with proven delivery of products you designed and built
- Demonstrated ability to personally manage advanced manufacturing products
- Onsite 5 days per week
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status
Nice to have
- Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, or Integration Engineering background
- Experience with robotic, automated, or orbital tube welding equipment
- Direct experience manufacturing, testing, or designing precision welded assemblies, electric propulsion, or chemical space propulsion systems
- Knowledge in machining, welding, or fixture and tool & die design
- Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or ERP experience
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Familiarity with AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, and aerospace component specifications
- Knowledge of pressurized systems operation and construction
- Understanding of reliability and mission assurance best practices