Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Texas

AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on designing and optimizing production processes for spacecraft components, from evaluating new designs for manufacturability through leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing capital equipment projects. The position suits engineers who combine process design expertise with project leadership and want to work on hardware that operates in space.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role leads the day-to-day execution of manufacturing projects at a space-broadband company, bridging global engineering teams, production plants, and suppliers to move satellite and ground-station hardware from design into production. It suits someone with 5+ years of industrialization experience who is comfortable applying lean methods, qualifying equipment with suppliers, and solving manufacturing problems across multiple time zones.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $100,000 – $160,000

Shield AI seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and optimization of aerospace manufacturing processes, owning aircraft systems through their full lifecycle. The role partners across engineering and operations teams to drive improvements in quality, cost, and production efficiency while transitioning advanced systems from development to production.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile seeks an engineer to design and maintain Tulip-based manufacturing execution systems that connect production workflows with ERP and PLM platforms. This role combines hands-on system development with cross-functional collaboration to translate factory floor requirements into scalable digital solutions.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $127,771 – $191,657

This role leads manufacturing operations and infrastructure buildout for advanced aerospace systems, directing process optimization, equipment selection, and team development across multiple defense programs. It suits someone with factory-scale experience who can drive cross-functional technical initiatives and mentor other engineers.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile is hiring a hands-on manufacturing engineer to lead satellite subsystem production at their Midland assembly line, working across design, prototyping, and quality assurance for their space-based cellular network. This role suits someone who thrives on solving production problems through lean methods and direct engagement with hardware on the shop floor.

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AST SpaceMobile

Full-time · Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile's Engineering Development Program is a structured career pathway for recent engineering graduates to become manufacturing or industrial engineers through hands-on spacecraft assembly work. Participants start as engineering technicians on the production floor, build expertise in satellite hardware integration, and progress into engineering leadership roles while contributing to the company's LEO satellite constellation deployment.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role involves configuring and supporting Tulip manufacturing execution system applications, including user interface development, system integrations, and troubleshooting to improve production processes. It suits engineers with 3–5 years in MES or manufacturing software who want hands-on experience in digital manufacturing and process automation.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for satellite components, working between engineering and production teams to ensure new and existing products can be built efficiently and safely. It suits someone with process engineering fundamentals and hands-on manufacturing experience who enjoys solving production problems and driving continuous improvement.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role develops and optimizes advanced composite manufacturing processes for aerospace spacecraft components, focusing on carbon fiber materials, autoclave operations, and facility scaling. It suits experienced composite engineers who have managed production startups and can work across equipment specification, process documentation, and quality compliance.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role supports the design and optimization of manufacturing processes for space-based satellite communications hardware, working between engineering and production teams. It suits someone early in their manufacturing engineering career who wants hands-on experience with process development, tooling design, and continuous improvement in a high-tech aerospace setting.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

AST SpaceMobile seeks a manufacturing engineer to lead the design and optimization of spacecraft assembly and integration processes, working across subsystems and full satellite builds. This role suits someone with aerospace manufacturing experience who can balance efficiency, quality, and adherence to strict space-industry standards while collaborating across engineering and production teams.

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AST SpaceMobile

Midland, TX

This role involves engineering the manufacturing processes for electrical harnesses and cable assemblies used in satellite platforms, working hands-on with production teams to ensure aerospace-quality output. It suits someone with aerospace manufacturing experience who can bridge design and production while driving continuous improvement in efficiency and reliability.

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