General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Manufacturing Engineer Spacecraft Assembly

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $88K — $105K *
Centennial, CO 80015In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • Two or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Understanding of manufacturing and assembly engineering concepts and safety regulations.
  • Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and organize work efficiently.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Available to work extended hours as necessary.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS-SCI level clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assembly level drawing reviews with design team.
  • Author manufacturing work instructions and identify necessary documentation.
  • Collaborate with technicians to ensure clarity of work scope.
  • Establish daily and weekly task plans to support program goals.
  • Prioritize work based on safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Maintain a Bill of Materials to track part status.
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to align manufacturing with design requirements.
  • Assist spacecraft testing engineers to optimize efficiency.
  • Support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex systems.
  • Work with design engineering on technical specifications for manufacturing.
  • Estimate manufacturing costs and set time standards.
  • Ensure compliance with production processes and regulations.
  • Document non-conformance findings and communicate solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a highly technical and innovative field.
  • Engagement with cross-discipline teams enhancing collaborative skills.
  • Involvement in safety-and-quality-focused projects.
  • Possibility of career advancement in aerospace engineering.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Satellite Manufacturing Engineer in our EMS Space Systems Manufacturing group. Under general supervision, this position supports the spacecraft AIT manufacturing production process with focus on the assembly and integration efforts of piece parts into sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and final assemblies of a spacecraft build from component though spacecraft EVT and delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs assembly level drawing reviews in a DFM effort with the spacecraft design team.
  • Authors MWIs consuming all drawing requirements and BOM components, identifies GSE required as well as other documentation needed for which the technicians will perform work.
  • Works closely with the technician team to ensure spacecraft task work scope is clear and minimizes wasted or down time.
  • Establishes and maintains a daily and weekly task plan showing work scope necessary in planning and preparedness to support program schedule goals.
  • Perform and directs all work in the priority order of safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Maintains a BOM LOB to understand and provide part status.
  • Work closely with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, systems, quality) to ensure manufacturing processes and priorities are aligned with design requirements.
  • Works closely with the spacecraft testing engineers IAW with spacecraft AIT plan to help ensure all safety, quality, schedule and cost program goals that minimizes downtime and maximizes work completed.
  • Support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex systems, including payloads, communication and propulsion systems.
  • Collaborates with product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
  • Estimates manufacturing costs and determines time standards.
  • Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
  • Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
  • Develops appropriate documentation of non-conformance findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as two or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have a general understanding of manufacturing and assembly engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
  • Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS-SCI level clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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