Northwood Space
Manufacturing Engineer
$80K–$130K
Torrance, CA · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related hands-on hardware experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops and improves manufacturing processes for satellite communications ground stations, supporting assembly, testing, equipment decisions, and the transition from prototypes to production.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production workflows for antenna and electromechanical systems.
- Drive design-for-manufacturability, troubleshoot production issues, and lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Create assembly documentation, support testing, evaluate production equipment, and lead make-versus-buy studies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Siemens NX) for tooling and fixture design.
- Strong knowledge of precision assembly, welding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience developing work instructions, process flows, and assembly documentation.
- Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical or RF hardware; basic understanding of electrical and RF systems.
Pay
$80,000-$100,000 per year (base salary); $92,000-$115,000 per year (base salary); $104,000-$130,000 per year (base salary); $80K – $130K (total pay)
Tools
CAD, Siemens NX
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