Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of a propulsion subsystem, including advanced welded assemblies, for high-orbit satellite applications
• Design, build, or source all necessary tooling and equipment for propulsion component manufacturing and assembly
• Develop manufacturing processes that meet rigorous internal and external industry standards
• Build and maintain factory infrastructure to upgrade and scale satellite manufacturing capabilities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver subsystems on time and within quality and cost requirements
• Assist in recruiting and hiring new members for the growing engineering team

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, physics)
• 5+ years of industry experience in propulsion, space vehicles, or high-precision welding
• High proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) with experience delivering personally designed and built products
• Demonstrated ability to manage advanced manufacturing products in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work onsite at our San Francisco headquarters 5 days a week
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in Manufacturing, Weld, or Integration Engineering roles
• Experience with Robotic, Automated, or Orbital Tube Welding equipment
• Specific experience with electric propulsion, chemical space propulsion, or precision welded assemblies
• Deep knowledge of Machining, Welding, or Fixture/Tool & Die design
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and industry standards (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs)
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Familiarity with pressurized systems and Mission Assurance best practices

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning and 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 large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, Astranis is a rapidly growing team of engineers and entrepreneurs dedicated to connecting the world.