Airframe Manufacturing Lead

About the Company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable through advanced airframe and engine technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supersonic plane build, turning designs into real hardware in collaboration with the Director of Manufacturing
• Stand up the airframe manufacturing function from scratch, including facilities, workflows, and tooling
• Own day-to-day operations of in-house airframe manufacturing with a focus on composite structures
• Translate engineering designs and requirements into executable manufacturing plans
• Lead, schedule, and develop composite technicians and fabricators with a strong shop floor presence
• Supervise layup, bonding, curing, trimming, assembly, and rework activities
• Establish work instructions, build sequences, and process documentation
• Ensure safe operation of composite manufacturing equipment including autoclaves and ovens

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in high-mix, low-volume composite manufacturing or airframe fabrication
• Deep hands-on knowledge of composite materials (prepreg layup, wet layup, bonding, curing, trimming)
• Strong knowledge of metallic materials and composite-to-metal interfaces
• Experience building or scaling manufacturing operations or labs in a development environment
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technicians
• Ability to work from engineering drawings, ply books, and CAD models
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and inspection practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program
• Transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy