# Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer

Hiring organization: [Astranis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/astranis)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/59586895-1570-4357-9411-594f773ca2f2

Listed on Astranis's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary: 115000 – 145000 USD per year

## Summary

This role oversees the manufacturing of satellite propulsion systems from component production through subsystem assembly and vehicle integration, requiring hands-on leadership of tooling design, process development, and factory operations. It suits engineers with aerospace or propulsion experience who thrive in fast-paced, hardware-focused environments and want to scale manufacturing capabilities for space vehicles.

_Our summary, not Astranis's wording._

## Skills named

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Welding

## Required

- Bachelor of Science in technical discipline
- 3+ years in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding
- Proficiency in CAD
- Hands-on hardware design and construction experience
- Ability to personally manage complex hardware construction
- Onsite 5 days per week
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

## Nice to have

- Direct propulsion or aerospace welding engineering experience
- Experience with electric or chemical space propulsion
- Deep knowledge in machining, welding, or tool & die design
- Manufacturing Engineering Software (MES) or ERP experience
- Understanding of GD&T
- Familiarity with industry standards (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS)
- Experience with pressurized systems
- Knowledge of Reliability and Mission Assurance practices

Apply on Astranis's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4298100006