Manufacturing Engineering Manager (PCBA)

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, specialists, and technicians performing component and PCBA processes for development and flight hardware
• Develop and implement a robust production strategy to establish internal PCBA production capabilities to meet factory rate targets
• Champion Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) by collaborating with design engineering to influence hardware designs
• Take ownership of physical production layout, optimizing material flow from receiving through to finished products
• Develop new processes, GSE, and tooling to support new hardware designs and continuous improvement
• Interface with engineering, production, and supply chain to resolve nonconformances and pursue corrective actions
• Create and maintain detailed schedules, metrics, and tools to monitor production success, such as yield and on-time delivery
• Enforce a culture of safety and quality throughout the workplace

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree
• 5+ years of PCBA experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
• 3+ years in a leadership or team lead capacity transitioning products from development to production
• Willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as required
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status (due to export regulations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, iterative design or manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics)
• Experience with the design and manufacturing of high-reliability electronics
• Ability to develop and maintain high-performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Experience implementing automation into production processes
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE), gauge R&R, and process qualifications
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, and MES systems
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality management systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($150,000 - $230,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to sophisticated customers including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, Astranis is a fast-growing team of engineers and entrepreneurs dedicated to connecting the world through innovative satellite technology.