Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations (ATLO) EngineerSpacecraft Integration & Satellite ManufacturingOn-site in El Segundo, CA$119,850 - $215,000/YearlyWe are hiring an
Assembly, Test & Launch Operations (ATLO) Engineer to support spacecraft integration, satellite assembly, environmental testing, and launch operations in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for engineers with experience in
spacecraft integration, systems engineering, satellite manufacturing, environmental testing (EMI/EMC, TVAC, Dynamics), production operations, LabVIEW, Python, Linux, and aerospace manufacturing, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities:- Lead satellite assembly, integration, test, environmental qualification, and launch campaign activities from vehicle build through launch.
- Develop, plan, and execute Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) schedules and production workflows.
- Review engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation to identify manufacturability improvements and reduce production risk.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, facilities, security, and program teams to resolve technical challenges and improve production efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership during cleanroom integration, troubleshooting, non-conformance resolution, corrective actions, and go/no-go decisions.
- Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and validate spacecraft hardware, software, and flight development systems.
- Author, review, approve, and serve as signature authority for assembly procedures, test procedures, process plans, and production documentation.
- Lead environmental qualification testing, including:
- Thermal Vacuum (TVAC)
- Dynamics/Vibration Testing
- Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
- Support launch vehicle integration and launch site operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase manufacturing throughput, reduce build hours, improve quality, and eliminate process waste.
- Analyze production metrics using statistical methods and business intelligence tools to improve manufacturing performance.
- Support development of scalable manufacturing processes for future satellite constellation production.
Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, commercial manufacturing, spacecraft integration, assembly sequencing, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical disciplines.
- Experience supporting complex hardware integration, manufacturing operations, or systems engineering activities.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience developing or executing assembly, integration, and test procedures.
- Ability to work onsite in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to support rotating shifts as required
Preferred Qualifications:- 7+ years of experience supporting spacecraft or satellite systems.
- Experience with medium-rate production of complex aerospace hardware (10-100 units annually).
- Expertise in one or more of the following:
- Spacecraft Integration
- Mechanical Integration
- Electrical Test
- Systems Engineering
- Industrial Operations
- Program Leadership
- Knowledge of satellite manufacturing engineering principles, aerospace production methods, and systems integration.
- Experience developing work instructions and manufacturing procedures for aerospace hardware.
- Experience using hardware integration and test equipment including:
- NI LabVIEW
- Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
- Electrical Power Supplies
- Signal Analyzers
- Digital Multimeters
- Experience with:
- Python
- C++
- Linux
- Version Control Systems
- Computer Networking
- Experience using engineering and manufacturing software including:
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Teamcenter / PLM
- Jira
- Microsoft Project
- Configuration Management Tools
- Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
- Experience using Power BI, Tableau, statistical analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Experience supporting union-represented manufacturing environments.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
