Loft Orbital Solutions

Manufacturing Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions$95K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, ideally in aerospace or high-tech sectors
  • Strong grasp of manufacturing processes like CNC Machining and hand-soldering
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, IPC, NASA, ECSS)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance manufacturing processes for satellite components
  • Collaborate with teams to devise manufacturing strategies
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analyses for production issues
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production teams

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions
  • Fully paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
  • International collaboration opportunities with the team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave with extended options for both parents
  • Inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
  • Engaging off-sites and social events
  • Relocation assistance when applicable
Full Job Description
Are you excited about optimizing manufacturing processes in the aerospace industry? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft Orbital is seeking a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our production capabilities and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality satellite systems.

About this role:

  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite components and systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing strategies and plans
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
  • Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and develop corrective actions
  • Support production teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting


Must Haves:

  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or high-tech environments
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC Machining, hand-soldering, harness fabrication) and foundational knowledge of engineering concepts, including but not limited to: kinetics/dynamics, fluid mechanics, power systems, and thermodynamics.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, IPC, NASA and/or ECSS)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset


Nice to Haves:

  • Green or Black Belt Certification
  • Experience with project management tools and techniques
  • Previous experience as a technician building spacecraft


Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
  • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
  • International exposure to our team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
  • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
  • Relocation assistance when applicable


$95,000 - $125,000 a year

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $95,000- $125,000 per year. This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes.

About Loft Orbital Solutions

Loft Orbital Solutions is a space infrastructure company that provides end-to-end satellite missions as a service. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Loft Orbital Solutions offers a range of services, including satellite design, launch, and operations, as well as data processing and analysis. The company has partnerships with several satellite manufacturers and launch providers, including SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Learn more about Loft Orbital Solutions
Size
10 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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