Muon Space
Manufacturing Engineer
$130K–$148K
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person, eligible to access export-controlled information without required export authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required U.S. government export authorization.
About the job
Develops satellite manufacturing processes and documentation, partnering with design engineers and production teams to ensure components and systems can be assembled and tested efficiently and reliably.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with design engineers to improve designs for manufacturability, testability, and integration; plan assembly and test sequences.
- Create and manage assembly procedures, work instructions, and tooling requirements; support hands-on production and troubleshooting.
- Investigate process anomalies, implement corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing documentation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with software tools for design & production management such as PLM and MES.
Nice to have
- Experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment; familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
- Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and test, or CAD tools for mechanical, electrical, and wire harness design.
Pay
$130,000 - $148,000 USD base salary
Tools
PLM, MES, AS9100, ISO 9001, CAD
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