Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing and production of flight hardware from prototype through low-rate and scaled production
• Design and improve build processes for airframes, avionics, power systems, and integration
• Develop tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and quality checks
• Partner with design engineers to improve manufacturability, reliability, and scalability
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions on build and test issues
• Support integration, environmental testing, and flight operations
• Help stand up production capabilities inside the El Segundo factory

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a manufacturing, production, or build engineer on real hardware
• Hands-on experience building mechanical, electrical, or aerospace systems
• Strong intuition for tolerances and manufacturing processes
• Experience working closely with design engineering teams
• Ability to solve problems on the factory floor in fast-moving environments

Benefits

• Meaningful equity
• Top market salary and bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Daily lunch

About the Company

Icarus builds solar-powered aircraft designed to fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, providing persistent and scalable presence in the stratosphere.