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$148,000
Listed on LeoLabs’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
LeoLabs is hiring a manufacturing engineer to optimize production of radar hardware and electronic systems, working between design teams and contract manufacturers to scale from prototype to full production. This role suits engineers with aerospace or complex electronics manufacturing experience who want hands-on involvement in establishing manufacturing processes for mission-critical space technology.
Our summary, not LeoLabs’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 7+ years supporting manufacture of complex electronic or electromechanical products
- Strong understanding of DFM principles for PCBAs and mechanical assemblies
- Experience with New Product Introduction from prototype through production
- Working knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, panelization, and IPC workmanship standards
- Experience creating manufacturing documentation, assembly instructions, and production workflows
- Familiarity with Arena or similar PLM system and NetSuite or similar ERP system
- Familiarity with SolidWorks
- Excellent communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers
- Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. personnel security clearance
Nice to have
- Experience supporting low- to medium-volume production of complex hardware systems
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and electronics suppliers
- Familiarity with PCB test strategies, fixture development, and manufacturing validation
- Experience with root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware products
- Experience developing scalable manufacturing processes in fast-paced engineering environment