Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 580
The RoleCapella Space is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in spacecraft manufacturing. In this role, you will lead the manufacturing of multiple satellite configurations from initial bus level assembly, payload in through launch base integration.
Responsibilities- Own execution of all spacecraft assembly and integration activities, ensuring hardware is built to engineering requirements, quality standards, and production schedules.
- Develop work instructions and manufacturing processes with a focus on increasing yield and reducing cycle time.
- Lead investigation, resolution, and root cause/corrective action for non-conformances.
- Design and own large scale GSE needed for manufacturing and integrating spacecrafts.
- Review models and drawings to ensure conformance with manufacturing requirements and to increase manufacturability.
- Partners with engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility, reduce cycle time, and minimize defects.
- Partner with supply chain and supplier base to improve material first pass yield.
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing of spacecrafts or complex electro-mechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment.
- Hands on manufacturing and test experience
- Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
- Proficient in 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
Required QualificationTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
CompensationThe approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $158,217. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site.
Benefits/Perks In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:
- We provide extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, and additional supplemental health options.
- Stock option grants for new hires
- 401K Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Generous Parental Leave
- Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Commuter & Parking Benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Monthly Phone Stipend
- Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens.
- Furry friends? We've got you covered with dog-friendly work environment & them with pet insurance options
