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Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA)

Astranis

San Francisco, CA · full time · Senior

$150,000 – $230,000

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What this role is

Lead the establishment and scaling of internal PCBA production for advanced satellites, overseeing assembly, testing, and process optimization to meet aggressive manufacturing targets. This role suits an experienced manufacturing leader comfortable with ownership of the full production lifecycle, from equipment selection to team mentoring, in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical field
  • 5+ years of PCBA experience in aerospace, military, or manufacturing
  • 3+ years in a leadership or team lead role transitioning products from development to production
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Nice to have

  • Experience in fast-paced aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics manufacturing
  • High-reliability electronics design and manufacturing background
  • Supplier and contract manufacturer development experience
  • Product scaling from design to high-volume production
  • Production automation implementation experience
  • Design of experiments and process qualification expertise
  • Knowledge of gauge repeatability and reproducibility
  • ERP, MRP, and MES system definition experience

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