Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials, or a relevant engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing or hands-on engineering environment.
Experience with photovoltaic modules, solar cells, or electromechanical array assemblies.
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end manufacturing processes including documentation and tooling.
Proven record of driving Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) improvements that reduced costs or defects.
Strong collaboration skills to work across Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing processes for solar modules and photovoltaic arrays from development to production.
Develop and maintain assembly procedures and tooling requirements for large-scale execution.
Drive DFM feedback into designs with the Solar Design team to identify risks early.
Lead investigations and corrective actions for build escapes and process failures.
Support sourcing and qualification of manufacturing equipment and manage vendor relationships.
Mentor and guide Manufacturing Engineering team members.
Represent manufacturing engineering in design and build readiness reviews.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off and parental leave.
Equity options in the company to foster ownership.
Other perks to enhance employee satisfaction and well-being.
Full Job Description
The Role
You will lead the transformation of solar array designs into reliable, flight-ready hardware at scale. Deeply embedded in the build of solar modules and photovoltaic arrays, you'll operate at the center of production to drive process development, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and ensure hardware is built with precision, repeatability, and speed.
You'll own critical manufacturing processes end-to-end, from early design engagement through production ramp and sustained operations. This role is built for someone who combines strong technical judgement with a bias for action. Your impact will extend beyond individual builds, shaping the foundation of manufacturing systems designed to deliver high-performance solar hardware, reliability and at scale, for mission pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space.
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing processes for solar modules, photovoltaic array integration, and associated mechanical structures from development through production
Develop, qualify, and maintain assembly procedures, tooling requirements, and build sequences that make flawless execution repeatable at scale
Drive design-for-manufacturing feedback into array and module designs in partnership with the Solar Design team, identifying producibility risks early in the design cycle
Lead root cause investigation and corrective action on build escapes, non-conformances, and process failures
Support sourcing and qualification of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling; manage vendor relationships to ensure on-spec delivery
Mentor and technically guide Manufacturing Engineering team members
Represent manufacturing engineering in design reviews and build readiness reviews
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or other relevant engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing, production, or hands-on engineering environment
Experience working with photovoltaic modules, solar cells, or electromechanical array assemblies
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end manufacturing processes in high-rate environments, including process documentation, tooling, and build execution
Track record of driving DFM improvements that tangibly reduced cost, cycle time, or defect rate
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and comfortable engaging Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and close builds
Nice to Have
Hands-on background in high-volume or automated solar manufacturing environments
Experience ramping a production line from pilot builds to sustained production rate
Experience in space, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments with rigorous acceptance test requirements
Experience working closely with technicians and build tooling
Familiarity with CAD software (NX or equivalent) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000 + equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
